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    Name _______________________________ 

    Native vs. Invasive Species 


    Developed by Lenora Davis, 2020. University of Oregon Environmental Leadership Program. 

     
    In this activity, you will learn the differences between native and invasive plants, and characteristics that are 
    used to classify them. Then you will try your hand at identifying some plants! 

    Definitions 
    Invasive Species​: A non-native organism whose introduction causes economic or environmental harm, or harm 
    to human, animal, or plant health. They are often fast-growing and can outcompete other species. 

    Native Species​: An organism that is a part of the balance of nature that has developed over hundreds or 
    thousands of years in a particular region or ecosystem. 

    Note: Non-native species also exist! N


    ​ on-native species​ may not prevent the survival of others within the 
    ecosystem. They simply exist where they have not naturally occurred. This lesson focuses only on native and 
    invasive plants. 

    Instructions 
    1. Read the description of each plant and match it to the picture and name of the plant you believe it describes. 
    Write the # of the matching description in the box.(All of these plants are found in the Pacific Northwest.) 

    2. Based on the description and observations you can make from the picture, ​form a hypothesis about whether that 
    plant is invasive or native to the Pacific Northwest.​ Circle or underline either “Native” or “invasive” in each box 
    according to your prediction.  

    3. In the description, underline key phrases that helped you decide if the plant was native or invasive. 

    Example 

    Z. Douglas Fir: 10 (​ Write the number that matches the  10. This is an evergreen tree, keeping its needles 
    description)  year-round. Its s​ eeds are used by birds​, squirrels, 
    Native​ or invasive? ​(Underline the classification you  rabbits and other small animals as food, and 
    hypothesized)  antelope, deer, elk, mountain goats and mountain 
    sheep eat the twigs and needles. It p​ rovides shelter 
    for a wide range of animals.  
    (Underline key phrases that support your hypothesis) 

     
    Plant names and pictures 
    A. Himalayan Blackberry: ____  B. English Ivy: ____ 
    Native or invasive?  Native or invasive? 
       

       

    C. Snowberry: ____  D. Oregon Grape: ____  


    Native or invasive?  Native or invasive? 
     

     
     

    E. Purple Loosestrife: ____  F. Salal: ____ 


    Native or invasive?  Native or invasive? 
       

     
     
    G. Scotch broom: ____  H. Trailing blackberry: ____ 
    Native or invasive?  Native or invasive? 
       

       
     
    Plant descriptions and characteristics 
    1. This plant has bright-colored pretty flowers, but it  2. This plant is opportunistic and aggressive. A single plant 
    crowds out native aquatic vegetation and destroys wildlife  can produce over 20,000 seeds that last in the soil for 
    habitat. This plant can take over an entire wetland partially  more than 30 years! Its pretty yellow flowers give it an 
    due its reproductive success; Each plant can produce 2.5  appealing appearance and it can often be found growing 
    million seeds each year.  along the sides of highways in Oregon. 

    3. This plant is a resilient, evergreen, understory shrub.  4. This plant is able to thrive and grow vigorously nearly 
    Some animals feed on its fruit, helping to distribute the  anywhere, grows in dense thickets, crowding out native 
    seeds, and other animals like elk nibble on the leaves. It  vegetation which reduces habitat and shade over streams. It
    was/is used by Indigenous Peoples for food and for its  has shallow roots that do not hold the soil well causing 
    medicinal qualities.  
    erosion. Wildlife have greater difficulty accessing food or 
    water because of the impenetrable, thorny thickets.  

    5. This plant has white berries which provide winter food  6. This thorny plant grows fruits at ground level and is a 
    when birds do not have many other choices. It offers shelter  important food source for a variety of birds and mammals. 
    to birds and small animals, controls erosion, and its flowers  It is often found in moist and shaded places, shrub land, 
    provide hummingbirds with nectar.  stream sides, and disturbed areas. 

    7. This plant, the State Flower of Oregon, has edible, but  8. This plant is an aggressive species with the ability to 
    bitter berries, and a root that has medicinal qualities. Its  grow in almost any situation. It covers ground and climbs 
    leaves resemble holly leaves.  trees as it transforms natural areas into monocultures, areas
    with only this plant. It does not provide any habitat for 
    native wildlife. 
     
     
     
    Now, write your own definitions of invasive species and native species. Use your own words, and common 
    characteristics you learned in the previous activity. 

    Invasive species 

    Native Species 

    Eco-Challenge! 
    Find a plant (in your yard, on a walk, or online) and make observations about it to hypothesize whether it is 
    native, non-native or invasive! 

    The plant I chose is ______________________________________________ (If you don’t know the name, just try to 
    describe it.)  

    I hypothesize that it is a ___________________________________ (native/non-native/invasive) plant because: 

     
     
    References 
    Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, Portland Parks and Recreation, Tualitan Soil and Water Conservation District, Oregon State 
    University: College of Agricultural Sciences - Department of Horticulture, National Parks Service - Invasive & Non-Native Species, USDA - Native, 
    Invasive, and Other Plant-Related Definitions, Plant Oregon 
     
     

    Native vs. Invasive Species 


     
    Activity Answer Key 
    Himalayan Blackberry: A4 - invasive 
    English Ivy: B8 -invasive 
    Snowberry: C5 - native 
    Oregon Grape: D7 - native 
    Purple Loosestrife: E1 - invasive 
    Salal: F3 - native 
    Scotch broom: G2 - invasive 
    Trailing blackberry: H6 - native 
     
     
     

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