Problem
I. List the top two biological/ecological characteristics of this plant that allow it to successfully invade the Los Angeles River Watershed. For each characteristic, explain why this makes this plant a cause for concern. Be sure to support your argument with specific evidence from the plant profile you read and what you know about the ecological and environmental characteristics of the Los Angeles River Watershed from the Biomes lesson.
II. What is the most important reason that your species should be eradicated? Explain your answer, considering both the environmental and economic impacts described in the plant profile.
III. Which method of eradication would you be most likely to recommend and why? Which method of eradication would you be least likely to recommend and why? Do you think any of these methods are likely to be effective in eliminating your species? Support your argument with specifics from the plant profile.