Yet, without checking, you could be unwittingly planting species that are illegal to grow in Texas – and other nearby states.

Yes, you read the name correctly. Also known as Mediterranean mustard or common giant mustard, bastard cabbage is an invasive plant in Texas that overtakes native wildflowers. The leaves and young ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges boaters to take precautions to avoid illegally transporting invasive species ...

Texas' state plant, the prickly pear cactus, is being devoured by invasive caterpillars. The red larvae with black spots are eating a state icon, codified as a "hearty and beautiful denizen of the ...

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Scientists in Texas are on high alert for an invasive species that could threaten native wildlife: an Australian crayfish that has appeared in the state’s resacas ...

From river-clogging plants to disease-carrying insects, the direct economic cost of invasive species worldwide has averaged ...

A plant is considered invasive if it is nonnative and its introduction is likely to harm the native environment or cause economic damage. They are generally fast-growing, spread readily (usually by ...

Zebra mussels, a non-native shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, pose a significant threat to our lakes. These invasive ...

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