When identifying a plant species, why note whether it is native or introduced?

Introduced species may be invasive or potentially invasive.

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  1. Introduced species may be invasive or potentially invasive ✔
  2. Native plants cannot be identified
  3. Introduced plants never spread

Why: If a species is not native, Scouts explain whether it is considered invasive or potentially invasive.

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Knowing a plant's origin helps stop invasive spread.
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Answer: Introduced species may be invasive or potentially invasive. If a species is not native, Scouts explain whether it is considered invasive or potentially invasive.

  1. Scouting America: Forestry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/forestry
    whether the species is native or was introduced to the area
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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