Thanks for pointing out the speeling error. I think we agree on the terms "invasive," "endemic," and "indigenous." We part ways on the meaning of "weed." To m

Thanks for pointing out the speeling error. I think we agree on the terms "invasive," "endemic," and "indigenous." We part ways on the meaning of "weed." To my understanding, a weed is simply a plant that is growing where we did not isn't it and where we do not want it. Especially if it outcompetes what we do want there. Merriam-Webster's definition of "weed": http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weed http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weed and "A weed is defined as a plant out of place and in pastures they may be toxic or unpalatable, compete for light, moisture, and nutrients, and take up space needed for desirable species. However, some weeds at certain growth stages can be nutritious." (pdf) https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/cmis_proxy/https/ecm.nrcs.usda.gov%253A443/fncmis/resources/WEBP/ContentStream/idd_30009C69-0000-C17E-B223-E9CE53C09AFB/0/ILGM-EST-RENOV_Weed-Control.pdf https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/cmis_proxy/https/ecm.nrcs.usda... > both invasive and non-indigenous. As you pointed out, all invasive species are non-indigenous. That's criterion 1 at https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/invasives/index.shtml https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/invasives/index.shtml