Wrangling Weeds one invasive species at a time

Dense coral ardisia monoculture that has developed around the University of North Florida nature area. The entire understory is dominated by the invasive plant as indicated, not only by the bright red berries but the lush green leaves as well. Left uncontrolled, invasive plants, like the coral ardisia overcrowd and smother native plants and not allowing them to thrive in their native habitat. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Jessica Spencer, Biologist)