Spotted knapweed spread and plant community changes in a lacustrine dune system

10.4231/MV4D-FF43

Jordan M Marshall

03/06/2020

Spotted knapwed is a non-native species that has colonized the Grand Sable Dunes. Between survey years (2003-2018), it has become a dominant, important species in areas once uninvaded, may be facilitating stabilization and converging communities.

Biology Centaurea stoebe Ecology Great Lakes Invasive Species plant survey Sand Dunes Succession