American wisteria and the closely related Kentucky wisteria ( Wisteria macrostachya) are woody vines, with a main stem like a tree trunk, and are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in winter.

This climbing fern has brittle woody stems covered in small leafy fronds. The plant can vine up to 90 feet tall into the tree canopy, choking out native plants and creating a fire hazard.

Generally, though, the introduction of non-native plants can change ... should be managed from Illinois forests.” To recognize amur honeysuckle, look for an upright, woody shrub that stands ...