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by Katie Lau | 29-05-2021 08:58
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As I've been working on a few conservation projects this year, I want to write this profile report on the effect of invasive plant species. Invasive species come from different locations around the world, interfering and choking out native plant species. On a project I worked on last weekend, we worked to remove invasive plant species near the beach. Iceplants were one of those species. Iceplants are succulent shrubs that are highly invasive to the coasts of the western United States. Where I live, they are everywhere. They are native to the coast of South Africa, and thrive in the coastal US in the similar climate. Iceplants were brought to California to help stabilize erosion on railroad tracks, and also as an ornamental plant. However, iceplants spread incredibly quickly, and create a choking mat of heavy plants that block light and water consumption. They also release salt into the soil, altering the salt level of the soil, making it less inhabitable for other native plant seeds. What to do about ice plants? Well, ice plants have shallow roots, so they can be more easily removed in a project (like the one I worked on). Native plants should be planted in their place, to prevent ice plants from re-establishing themselves. And lastly, to prevent the spread of invasive ice plants, avoid planting them in susceptible areas to invasion! Although they have pretty flowers, it is important to prevent ice plants’ devastating effects. Thanks for reading! |
 
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Hi Katie,
This is your mentor Yuseon:D
Iceplants are something quite unfamiliar to myself.
I didn't even know there were 'invasive plant species'. They make it difficult for other species to live by disturbing water consumption and blocking light.
I wonder if they only have harmful affects to nature. If it is true, it might be better to 'get rid' of them.
Thanks for sharing this info!
Keep up the good work:)
Posted 02-06-2021 00:31
Hello Katie,
Hope you are doing great.
Thank you for sharing about the native ice plant.
I found it very interesting article.
Keep writing,
Green Cheers,
Bindu
Posted 30-05-2021 22:57
Hi Katie,
This is your mentor Debbie :)
I didn??t know there were ‘harmful?? plants :o I mean, they look beautiful, right? Can??t believe they??re the ones blocking light and water from other plants ??
But I??m curious, are there any benefits of ice plants? They seem horrific but there must be some advantages too. Let me know if you know anything! :D Thanks for an inspiring work, Katie!
Best Regards,

Debbie
Posted 30-05-2021 18:06
Hello Katie!!
I hope you are fine and doing great.
It is the first time I am hearing about Ice plant.
Keep writing and shining.
Hope to know more from you.
Warm regards,
Meena
GREEN CHEERS
Posted 30-05-2021 00:30
Wow!
Looks interesting!
Thanks for sharing about Ice plant!
Posted 29-05-2021 11:45
References used:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants/Dont-Plant-Me/Iceplant#:~:text=Iceplant%20is%20a%20coastal%20succulent,to%20that%20of%20coastal%20California.&text=Unfortunately%2C%20iceplant%20spreads%20easily%2C%20and,far%20south%20as%20Baja%20California.
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1456
Posted 29-05-2021 09:01