Throughout the years of living in the NW states I've considered bringing wild asclepias (milkweed) whenever I've traveled back east, but since arriving in Seattle I've heard stories about the "broom" that was brought over in the early 20th century and now is all along the western North American coast, even down into Mexico, so I never brought any...its easy to want a plant from home/travels, in your yard or pond, I don't blame anyone, it is very important though to think about what that plant may do in its new environment. I am sorry to read this story, especially when so many species are effected.
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