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California Invasive Species
In California, they’re many native grasses as well as invasive grasses. Native and Invasive species play a big role in our ecosystem. Native species make it so we don't have to use as many fertilizers, use less water, keep the air around you cleaner, provide shelter and food for wildlife etc. Invasive grass species are bad because for one they are obviously not native to the area and can colonize habitats and exclude the native plants. Did you know a Dandelion is an invasive species? Well it is it from Europe but can be commonly found growing in other parts of the world like our front lawn.The dandelion shows just how much we see invasive species around us and don't realize it.
Aristida Purpurea is one of the many native grasses in California
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