Melaleuca are one of the most notorious invasive species in Florida. They first arrived in the United States from Australia in the 1800s, and they have been a nuisance ever since then.

The invasive nature of the Mexican petunia. Mexican petunia was brought to Florida in the 1940s and identified as a Category I invasive exotic by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council in 2001.

The spotted lanternfly has spread to 17 states in the U.S. So far, it hasn't been spotted in Florida, but one of its favorite foods - the tree of heaven - as far south as Hillsborough County.

However, this invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states — and if you live in the Sunshine State, you’ve likely come across it on more than a few occasions.

This goes for most invasive vines and other plants – if it has seeds or berries, move it as little as possible and dispose of them in a trash bag on-site.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a list of invasive species in Florida encouraging people to eat some of this animals to limit damage to ecosystems.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a list of invasive species in Florida encouraging people to eat some of this animals to limit damage to ecosystems.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a list of invasive species in Florida encouraging people to eat some of this animals to limit damage to ecosystems.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a list of invasive species in Florida encouraging people to eat some of this animals to limit damage to ecosystems.