One invasive plant species, Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), can still be found in many big-box home stores and garden centers. This shrub bears bright yellow flowers and is easy to grow.

One invasive plant species, Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), can still be found in many big-box home stores and garden centers. This shrub bears bright yellow flowers and is easy to grow.

One invasive plant species, Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), can still be found in many big-box home stores and garden centers. This shrub bears bright yellow flowers and is easy to grow.

Some of these include Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), which often invade an area after a disturbance and can chemically alter the soil to prevent other plants from growing there.