There are a lot of words used to describe how plants look or smell — think fragrant, prickly, tall or climbing. But there are ...

Invasive species in Arizona. Invasive species in Arizona alter ecosystem balance and reduce biodiversity by outcompeting native plants, reducing the resources wildlife rely on and creating a ...

Invasive plant species. There are eight invasive plants and grasses that top the invasive species watch list, according to Arizona State Parks and Trails:. Stinknet is a fast-growing plant that ...

The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world. It’s home to plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere ...

SONOITA, AZ — There are very few trees in this southern Arizona town. Golden hills roll for miles, studded with soaptree yuccas and prickly pear. In many parts of the Sonoita-Elgin Fire District ...

Pike is at war with buffel grass and fountain grass, two invasive species that are spreading in the Sonoran Desert, choking ...

PHOENIX — Arizona now has an official plan for fighting plant and animal invaders harming the environment. Members of the Arizona Invasive Species Council said the plan, approved by Gov. Janet ...

In 2014, just 4% of these mountains were covered in invasive species, according to an Arizona State University study. After burning over and over again, now more than a third of the mountains have ...

Phoenix’s increased wildfire risk is based on factors such as climate change and highly flammable invasive plants, a recent report found. In 2017, a Bill Gates-linked investment firm spent $80 ...

The Club at Starr Pass in Tucson, Arizona, has completed a desert restoration project that focused on removing invasive species that choked out native plants. The work also improved sustainability and ...

Invasive spotted lanternflies return to Arizona, 15 other states The insects are known to feed on a wide range of plants, including grapes, hops, stone fruits, and hardwood trees. By CNN and ...