The Plant Medic is written by Ricky Kemery, who retired as the extension educator for horticulture at the Allen County Purdue Extension Service. The column appears occasionally in The Journal Gazette.

Q. What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies.

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The colour of this Butterfly Pea may be due to issues with the fertiliser or growing mix. PHOTO: SINDY ANG Wilson Wong UPDATED May 31, 2024, 02:42 PM ...