Eating invasive species has been suggested by people such as ecologist Joe Roman as a way of reducing their numbers. This is a list of cases where this has been suggested, tried and/or is now established.
Plants
- Armenian blackberry (Rubus armeniacus).
- Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), invasive to central and northeastern United States, and Europe.
- Burdock (Arctium spp.) - was introduced to Europe, leaves, flowers and roots are edible.
- Dandelion (Taraxacum spp.)
- Evergreen blackberry (Rubus laciniatus), invasive in the United States, Canada and Australia. The fruit is edible.
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), invasive in the United States and Australia. The bulb, foliage, flowers and fruits are edible.
- Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), invasive in North America.
- Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), invasive to Brazil.
- Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica spp.) - was introduced to the United States and Europe from East Asia, shoots are edible and the roots are used for medicinal purposes.
- Kudzu (Pueraria spp.)
- Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), invasive in the United States and Canada. The leaves are edible.
- Palmer's amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri)
- Prickly pear cactus, invasive in Australia, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Hawaii. The fruit and pads are edible.
- Water caltrop (Trapa spp.).
- Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), introduced in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand; invasive in many of these areas.
- Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), invasive in North America. The leaves, stems, and fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.
- Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa).
- Wintercress (Barbarea vulgaris spp.) - invasive, leaves are edible.
Animals
See also
References