Dame's rocket (Hesperis matronalis) in central Virginia in spring. This beautiful but highly invasive alien plant has established itself throughout No

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Dame's rocket (Hesperis matronalis) in central Virginia in spring. This beautiful but highly invasive alien plant has established itself throughout North America and other parts of the world, often crowding out native species.

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Photo credit: © Gerry Bishop / Alamy / Afripics
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