The issue at hand is the difference between the formal, official definition of the word "invasive" versus its usage in common language to appropriate it as a synonym to "overly aggressive/opportunistic." If your goal is to educate people and you'd like to avoid misleading the audience, I would recommend adjusting the title swap the word invasive with either option above. That is because, officially, the term "invasive" _requires_ the species to be non-native. In reality, of the 80+ species of milkweeds native to the U.S., Common Milkweed simply hit the lottery in terms of evolutionary advantage. I certainly wouldn't put it in my yard, but I do grow it in pots 👍 Official Definition: An "invasive species" is defined as a species that is 1. Non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration; and, 2. Whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
Not a good video. Assuming you're in North America, common milkweed is NATIVE throughout much of the contiguous US and Canada. MILKWEED IS NOT INVASIVE. Aggressive, yes. But not invasive. And since it's native, it's a very important plant for other native species including monarch butterfly.
@@amazingdany yes...it just shown up...not planted...I should do a follow up...the patch has doubled since last year...the plants have roots spreading and seedlings are growing everywhere...I'm not against it being planted...all I'm saying is be careful it will be very hard to get rid of if it finds a way in your yard...
definition of invasive...Tending to spread widely in a habitat or ecosystem....I believe it fits the definition......people's backyards are habitats even though they may be small...curious if you grow it in your yard...
@@organicplantit The invasive species definition applies to only organisms that are introduced to a new area and are harmful to that environment. Common milkweed can grow aggressively, but it is a native organism to much of North America and has an important ecological role, and thus is not invasive, even if humans find them a nuisance.
WHY the hell are you calling it invasive. Invasive for you maybe not for me and many. You don't even pronounce the name. It's 'not' invasive. You should remove this video.
you have no clue what you're talking about...no probably don't even have it in your yard. I'm speaking with experience with this plant...plant it in your yard and update in 5 years...I guarantee it WILL take over the yard and will have difficulty getting rid of it...
@@organicplantit It's in my damn yard and it's fading like everyone else around here. Just because you think it's a shit invasive plant that should be removed doesn't make you king to put out crap information
