Purple loosestrife, a European plant, was introduced into the American Great Lakes region where it has no natural predators. Each plant produces thousands of seeds annually, and it now clogs acres of wetlands, crowding out native plants. Purple loosestrife is considered a(n)

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Purple loosestrife is considered an invasive species because it was introduced into a new environment (the American Great Lakes region) where it has no natural predators, allowing it to proliferate and outcompete native plants.

Purple Loosestrife, a European Plant, Was Introduced into the American