Non-Native Invasive Plants

Because of the flowing river, this natural community is constantly receiving seeds, roots, or other parts of non-native plants. Most can’t put down roots here, but these can:

• marsh dewflower* (low plant)
• oriental lady’s-thumb* (low plant)
• creeping yellowcress* (low plant)

Diseases, Pests, and Other Threats

Learn more about some of the ecological threats to the natural communities of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

See Making a Difference to learn about some of the ways park staff are addressing these threats—and ways you can help, too.