What describes introduced plants?

• A. Came from other parts of the country or world, usually through human activity.
• B. Originated locally without human interference.
• C. Are native to the area.
• D. Are guaranteed to be weed-free.

Answer: (C)

Introduced plants are plants that were brought from someplace else, usually by people, whether on purpose for cultivation or by accident through trade or transport. They aren’t native to the area where you find them, since native species originated locally and developed there without human introduction. Because their origin is outside the region, introduced plants can be anything from garden ornamentals to crops to potential weeds, and there’s no guarantee they will be weed-free.