Florida's Prohibited and Restricted Species Lists

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

FWC REGULATED SPECIES LIST

Species listed below have restricted possession requirements or are prohibited. However, there is a general prohibition against the release of non-indigenous species without a permit from FWC, with the exceptions of ring-necked or Mongolian pheasant, coturnix quail, fathead or tuffy minnow (Pimephales promelas), and variable platy (Xiphophorus variatus).

The following rules and statutes govern the importation and introduction of non-native fish and wildlife:

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, transport or otherwise bring into the state or to release or introduce in the state any wildlife or freshwater fish that is not native to the state unless such person shall first secure a permit from the Commission. (68A-4.005, F.A.C.)

No person shall transport into the state, introduce, or possess for any purpose that might be reasonably expected to result in liberation into the waters of the state, any aquatic species not native to the state, without having secured a permit from the Commission[.] (68A-23.008, F.A.C.)

No person shall import into the state or place in any of the fresh waters of the state any freshwater fish of any species without having first obtained a permit from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (372.26, F.S.)

It is unlawful to import for sale or use, or to release within this state, any species of the animal kingdom not indigenous to Florida without having obtained a permit to do so from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (372.265, F.S.)

It is unlawful to import or possess any marine plant or marine animal, not indigenous to the state, which, due to the stimulating effect of the waters of the state on procreation, may endanger or infect the marine resources of the state or pose a human health hazard, except as provided in this section. (370.081, F.S.)

Species with Restricted Possession requirements (68A-23.008, F.A.C.):

1. Bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis)

2. Bony-tongue fishes [family Osteoglossidae, all species except Silver arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum)]

3. Dorados (genus Salminus, all species)

4. Freshwater stingrays (family Potamotrygonidae, all species)

5. Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)

6. Nile perches (genus Lates, all species)

7. Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)

8. Snail or black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus)

9. Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus, O. hornorum, O. mossambicus and O. niloticus), except that O. aureus may be possessed, cultured and transported without permit in the North Central Region (Citrus County only), Northeast, South and Southwest regions

10. Walking catfish (Clarias batrachus)

11. Australian red claw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus, tank culture systems only)

12. Blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) except north and west of the Suwannee River blue catfish may be possessed without permit

13. Red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) and white river crayfish (P. zonangulas), except that pond aquaculture is prohibited; red swamp and white river crayfish may be possessed west of the Apalachicola River or imported for direct sale to food wholesalers and food retailers for re-sale to consumers without permit

Species Restricted as Captive Wildlife (68A-6.002, F.A.C):

CLASS I

1. Chimpanzees (genus Pan)

2. Gorillas (genus Gorilla)

3. Gibbons (genus Hylobates)

4. Drills and mandrills (genus Mandrillus)

5. Orangutans (genus Pongo)

6. Baboons (genus Papaio)

7. Siamangs (genus Symphalangus)

8. Gelada baboons (genus Theropithecus)

9. Snow leopards (Panthera uncia)

10. Leopards (Panthera pardus)

11. Jaguars (Panthera onca)

12. Tigers (Panthera tigris)

13. Lions (Panthera leo)

14. Bears (family Ursidae)

15. Rhinocerus (family Rhinocerotidae)

16. Elephants (family Elephantidae)

17. Hippopotamuses (family Hippopotamidae)

18. Cape buffalos (Syncerus caffer caffer)

19. Crocodiles (except dwarf and Congo) (family Crocodilidae)

20. Gavials (family Gavialidae)

21. Black caimans (Melanosuchus niger)

22. Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis)

CLASS II

23. Howler monkeys (genus Alouatta)

24. Uakaris (genus Cacajao)

25. Mangabeys (genus Cercocebus)

26. Guenons (genus Ceropithecus)

27. Bearded sakis (genus Chiropotes)

28. Guereza monkeys (genus Colubus)

29. Celebes black apes (genus Cynopithecus)

30. Idris (genus Indri)

31. Macaques (genus Macaca)

32. Langurs (genus Presbytis)

33. Douc langurs (genus Pygathrix)

34. Snub-nosed langurs (genus Phinopithecus)

35. Proboscis monkeys (genus Nasalis)

36. Servals (Leptailurus serval)

37. European and Canadian lynx (Lynx lynx)

38. Cougars, panthers (Puma concolor)

39. Bobcats (Lynx rufus)

40. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jabatus)

41. Caracals (Caracal caracal)

42. African golden cats (Profelis aurata)

43. Temminck�s golden cats (Profelis temmincki)

44. Fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrina)

45. Ocelots (Leopardus pardalis)

46. Clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa)

47. Coyotes (Canis latrans)

48. Gray wolves (Canis lupus) including wolf x domestic hybrids which are 25% or less domestic dog

49. Red wolves (Canis niger) including wolf x domestic hybrids which are 25% or less domestic dog

50. Asiatic jackals (Canis aureus)

51. Black-backed jackals (Canis mesomelas)

52. Side-striped jackals (Canis adustus)

53. Indian dholes (Cuon alpinus)

54. African hunting dogs (Lycaon pictus)

55. Wolverines (Gulo gulo)

56. Honey badgers (Mellivora capensis)

57. American badgers (Taxides taxus)

58. Old World badgers (Meles meles)

59. Binturongs (Arctictis binturong)

60. Hyenas (family Hyaenidae, all species)

61. Dwarf crocodiles (Osteolaemus tetraspis)

62. Alligators, caimans (except American alligator) (family Alligatoridae)

63. Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

64. Cassowary (Casuarius spp.)

Species for which no permit is required (68A-6.0022, F.A.C.)

1. Reptiles, amphibians (nonvenomous, unprotected) {This may change pending proposed legislation}

2. Gerbils, hedgehogs

3. Honey possums, sugar gliders, brushtailed possums

4. Shell parakeets

5. Rats and mice

6. Canaries

7. Moles; shrews

8. Rabbits

9. Squirrels; chipmunks

10. Ferrets (domestic; European)

11. Lovebirds

12. Guinea pigs

13. Cockatiels

14. Hamsters

15. Parrots

16. Finches

17. Myna birds

18. Toucans

19. Doves; ringed, ruddy, and diamond

20. Button quail

21. Prairie dogs

22. Chinchillas

Prohibited Non-native Aquatic Species (68A-23.008, F.A.C.)

1. African electric catfishes (family Malapteruridae, all species)

2. African tigerfishes (subfamily Hydrocyninae, all species)

3. Airbreathing catfishes (family Clariidae, all species except Clarias batrachus)

4. Candiru catfishes (family Trichomycteridae, all species)

5. Freshwater electric eels (family Electrophoridae, all species)

6. Lampreys (family Petromyzonidae, all species)

7. Piranhas and pirambebas (subfamily Serrasalminae, all species)

8. Snakeheads (family Channidae, all species)

9. Tilapias [Tilapia, Sarotherodon and Oreochromis genera) all species except Tilapia (Oreochromis) aurea, T. (O.) hornorum, T. (O.) mosambica and T. (O.) nilotica]

10. Trahiras or tigerfishes (family Erythrinidae, all species)

11. Airsac catfishes (family Heteropneustidae, all species)

12. Green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus)

13. Australian crayfish (Genus Cherax, except for tank aquaculture of C. quadricarinatus)

14. Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha)

15. Mitten crabs (genus Eriocheir) or any part thereof

Prohibited Species (380.081, F.S.)

1. Sea snakes (family Hydrophiidae)

2. Weeverfishes (family Trachinidae)

3. Stonefishes (genus Synanceia)

No permit shall be required for the sale of poultry, hamsters, guinea pigs, domestic rats and mice, gerbils, or chameleons (Anolis).

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

62C-52.011 Prohibited Aquatic Plants.

(1) Class I Prohibited Aquatic Plants -- Under no circumstances will these species be permitted for possession, collection, transportation, cultivation, and importation except as provided in Rule 62C-52.004, F.A.C.:

SCIENTIFIC NAMES - COMMON NAMES

Alternanthera philoxeroides - alligatorweed, green lead plant

Casuarina spp. - Australian Pine

Crassula helmsii - swamp stone crop

Eichhornia spp. - waterhyacinth

Hydrilla verticillata - hydrilla, Florida elodea,

Ipomoea aquatica - water spinach

Ipomoea fistulosa

Lagarosiphon spp. - African elodea

Limnocharis flava - Sawah flowing rush

Lythrum salicari - purple loosestrife

Melaleuca quinquenervia - melaleuca

Mimosa pigra - giant sensitive plant, cat's claw

Monochoria hastata

Monochoria vaginalis

Myriophyllum spicatum - Eurasian watermilfoil

Nechamandra alternifolia

Oryza rufipogon - wild red rice

Pontederia rotundifolia - tropical pickerelweed

Salvinia spp., (excluding S. minima)

Schinus terebinthifolius -Brazilian pepper

Sparganium erectum - exotic burreed

Stratiotes aloides - water-aloe, soldier plant

Trapa spp. - water chestnut

Vossia cuspidata - hippo grass

(2) Class II Prohibited Aquatic Plants -- These species are considered to be highly invasive and noxious in localized areas of the State of Florida. These plants may be cultured in a nursery regulated by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services pursuant to s. 581.031, 581.131, and 581.145, F.S., and shall only be sold out of state upon approval by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. These species shall not be imported or collected from the wild. They must be contained in such a manner so as to prevent the dissemination from the nursery premises.

SCIENTIFIC NAMES - COMMON NAME

Hygrophila polysperma - hygro

Limnophila sessiliflora - ambulia

Pistia stratiotes - water lettuce

(3) The department is authorized to designate additional plants to be prohibited by emergency order as provided in Rule 62C-52.012, F.A.C.
(4) The prohibited aquatic plant list comprises the most recent and accepted scientific and common names of the prohibited aquatic plant species. However, the prohibited status also applies to any synonyms.
(5) The department is authorized to consider a plant for inclusion on the prohibited plant list when it displays, or when there is scientific evidence to believe it could display in the Florida environment, one or more of the following characteristics:
(a) The tendency to spread or become invasive in an ecosystem, sometimes in a rapid manner, so as to impair the ecosystem's ability to function by altering its productivity, decomposition, water fluxes, nutrient cycling and loss, soil fertility, erosion, dissolved oxygen concentrations, or its ability to maintain its existing species diversity.
(b) The propensity to invade and disrupt aquatic and wetland ecosystems in other areas or in other countries with climates similar to that of Florida.
(c) The ability to create dense, monospecific stands or monotypic stands which displace or destroy native plant habitat, destroy fish and wildlife habitats, inhibit water circulation, hinder navigation and irrigation, or severely restrict the recreational use of waterways.
(d) The ability to resist effective management by present technology or available management agents so that only extraordinary efforts, such as repeated chemical treatments at high dosage rates, can bring about effective management.
Specific Authority 369.25, 369.251 FS.
Law Implemented 369.25, 369.251 FS.
History--New 8-11-86, Amended 6-13-93, Formerly 16C-52.011.

Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Prohibited and Invasive Species

5B-2.0025 Certification and Quarantine of Nursery Stock.

(a) Insects.

Diaphorina citri (Asian citrus psyllid);
Diaprepes abbreviatus (diaprepes root weevil);
Maconellicoccus hirsutus (pink mealybug);
Metamasius callizona (bromeliad weevil);
Metamasuis hemipterus (palm and sugarcane weevil);
Morganella longispina (scale insect) (plumose scale);
Myllocerus undatus (weevil);
Opuntiaspis spp. (scale insect);
Paratachardina lobata (lobate lac scale);
Parlatoria ziziphi (black parlatoria scale insect);
Philephedra sp. (scale insect);
Phoenicococcus marlatti (red date scale); and
Vinsonia stellifera (stellate scale).

(b) Diseases.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens (crown gall);
Lethal yellowing of palms;
Phomopsis gardeniae (gardenia canker);
Psorosis complex of viruses;
Puccina pelargonii � zonalis (geranium rust);
Sphaceloma poinsettia (poinsettia scab); and
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus.

Otala lactea (milk snail); and
Zachrysia provisoria (Cuban land snail).

(d) Nematodes. Meloidogyne mayaguensis.

(3) Common Plant Pests. All nursery stock found infested or infected with a common plant pest shall be subject to immediate quarantine action when the population of the plant pest is adversely affecting the nursery stock. The nursery stock will not be eligible for certification until treated as prescribed by the department and released from quarantine.

Specific Authority 570.07(13), (23), 581.031(4), (5) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), 581.083, 581.101 FS. History-New 6-7-95, Amended 10-8-96, 8-26-03.

5B-3.0038 Quarantine Action.

(a) Insects.

Aceria litchii (currently in Hawaii (Litchi mite)).
Anoplophora spp. (Asian longhorned beetles).
Biprorulus bibax (spined orange bug).
Bostrichidae (Bostrichid beetles).
Brevipalpus chilensis (Chilean false red mite).
Ceratovacuna lanigera (sugarcane woolly aphid).
Eutetranychus orinetalis (Oriental red mite).
Exophthalmus spp. (Caribbean citrus weevils).
Liriomyza huidobrensis (pea leaf miner).
Maconellicoccus hirsutus (pink mealybug).
Metamasius spp. (Neotropical palm and bromeliad weevils).
Musgraveia sulciventris (bronze orange bug).
Myllocerus spp. (Asian weevils).
Nephotettix spp. (Green leafhoppers on rice).
Nilaparvata lugens (brown plant hopper).
Oxycarenus hyalinipennis (dusky cottonseed bug).
Prymnotrypes spp. (Andean potato weevils).
Russelliana solanicola (a potato psyllid).
Siphoninus plyillyleae (Ash whitefly).
Trioza anceps (avocado psyllid).
Trioza perseae (avocado psyllid).
Trioza erytreae (African citrus psyllid).
Tropilaelaps clareae (Tropilaelaps mite).

(b) Diseases.

Citrus chlorotic dwarf.
Citrus leprosis virus.
Citrus variegated chlorosis.
Citrus yellow mosaic virus.
Huanglongbing (citrus greening disease).
Phytophthora ramorum (sudden oak death).
Puccinia horiana (chrysanthemum white rust).
Sugarcane bacilliform badnavirus.
Sugarcane yellowleaf syndrome.
Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri (citrus canker).

Achatina spp. (giant African snail and others).
Archachatina marginata (banana rasp snail).
Cryptomphalus spp. (brown garden snail and others).
Megalobulimus oblongus (giant South American snail).
Theba pisana (white garden snail).

(d) Nematodes.

Anguina tritici (wheat gall nematode).
Bursaphelenchus cocophilus (red ring nematode).
Ditylenchus destructor (potato rot nematode).
Ditylenchus dispaci (bud and stem nematode).
Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida (potato cyst nematode).
Hemicycliophora arenaria (citrus sheath nematode).
Heterodera carotae (carrot cyst nematode).
Heterodera cruciferae (cabbage cyst nematode).
Heterodera goettingiana (pea cyst nematode).
Heterodera zeae (corn cyst nematode).
Hoplolaimus columbus (Columbia lance nematode).
Longidorus africanus (a needle nematode).
Longidorus belondriodes (a needle nematode).
Meloidogyne chitwoodi (Columbia root-knot nematode).
Meloidogyne citri (a citrus root-knot nematode).
Meloidogyne fujianenis (citrus root-knot nematode).
Meloidogyne naasi (cereal root-knot nematode).
Nacobbus aberrans (false root-knot nematode).
Pratylenchus convallariae (a lesion nematode).
Pratylenchus crenatus (a lesion nematode).
Pratylenchus goodeyi (a lesion nematode).
Xiphinema brevicolle (a dagger nematode).
Xiphinema bricolensis (a dagger nematode).
Xiphinema californicum (a dagger nematode).
Xiphinema diversicaudatum (a dagger nematode).
Xiphinema index (California dagger nematode).
Xiphinema insigne (a dagger nematode).
Xiphinema vuittenezi (a dagger nematode).
Zygotylenchus spp. (a lesion nematode).

(2) Plant pests of limited distribution in the state of Florida. Plants and plant products found infested or infected with or exposed to a plant pest of limited distribution in the state shall be subject to immediate quarantine action and will not be eligible for certification until treated as prescribed by the department and released from quarantine. An agreement for Chemical Treatment, DACS-08081, revised 6/03, may be required for plants and plant products requiring treatment. Agreement for Chemical Treatment form, DACS-08081, revised 6/03, is supplied by the division for this purpose and is incorporated herein by reference. Copies of DACS-08081, Agreement for Chemical Treatment, may be obtained from the Division of Plant Industry, Bureau of Plant and Apiary Inspection, P.O. Box 147100, Gainesville, Florida 32614-7100. The following are examples of plant pests that would require immediate quarantine action:

(a) Insects.

Diaphorina citri (Asian citrus psyllid).
Diaprepes abbreviatus (diaprepes root weevil).
Maconellicoccus hirsutus (pink mealybug).
Metamasius callizona (bromeliad weevil).
Metamasius hemipterus (palm and sugarcane weevil).
Morganella longispina (scale insect) (plumose scale).
Myllocerus undatus (weevil).
Opuntiaspis spp. (scale insect).
Paratachardina lobata (lobate lac scale).
Parlatoria ziziphi (black parlatoria scale).
Philephedra sp. (scale insect).
Phoenicococcus marlatti (red date scale).
Vinsonia stellifera (stellate scale).

(b) Diseases.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens (crown gall).
Lethal yellowing of palms.
Phomopsis gardeniae (gardenia canker).
Puccinia pelargonii � zonalis (geranium rust).
Sphaceloma poinsettiae (poinsettia scab).
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus.

1. Otala lactea (milk snail).

2. Zachrysia provisoria (Cuban land snail).

(d) Nematodes.

1. Meloidogyne mayaguensis.

(3) Common Plant Pests. All nursery stock and other plants and plant products found infested or infected with a common plant pest shall be subject to immediate quarantine action when the population of the plant pest is adversely affecting the plant or plant product. The plant or plant product will not be eligible for certification until treated as prescribed by the department and released from quarantine. An Agreement for Chemical Treatment, DACS-08081, revised 6/03, may be required for plants and plant products requiring treatment.

Specific Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(4), 581.101 FS. Law Implemented 581.031(7), 581.083, 581.101 FS. History-New 4-1-97, Amended 6-12-00, 10-8-03.

5B-26.004 Declaration of Oak Wilt Disease as a Plant Pest and Quarantine.

Pursuant to Section 581.031(6), F.S., the oak wilt disease incited by Ceratocystis fagacearum is declared to be a plant pest and a nuisance as well as any plant or other thing infested or infected therewith or that has been exposed to infestation or infection and therefore likely to communicate same. A quarantine is hereby established against any state, territory, or country known to be infested with the oak wilt disease defined herein.

Specific Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS. History-New 10-18-90, Amended 6-4-95.

5B-38.002 Notice of Quarantine.

Lettuce mosaic, a serious virus disease of lettuce, is declared a nuisance and a major economic threat to the production of lettuce in Florida. This quarantine shall restrict the movement of regulated articles and require certain cultivation practices which will reduce the occurrence of lettuce mosaic in lettuce growing areas designated as suppressive areas.

Specific Authority 570.07(13), (23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), 581.101 FS. History-New 5-1-73, Repromulgated 12-31-74, Formerly 5B-38.02, Amended 5-25-93.

5B-43.003 Snails Injurious to Florida Agriculture.

The following snails shall be considered as injurious to Florida agriculture, and entry into or distribution within the state is prohibited. This prohibition includes live plant-feeding snails in all stages of development, intended for consumption or for any other purpose. Dead, canned or non-living processed snails are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(1) Snails.

(a) Achatina spp. (Example: giant African snail).

(b) Helix spp. (Example: brown garden snail).

(d) Megalobulimus oblongus (Muller) (giant South American snail).

(e) Any other plant-feeding snail which may be determined by department order or rule to be injurious to Florida agriculture.

Specific Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS. History-New 6-15-81, Amended 8-18-85, Formerly 5B-43.03.

5B-52.003 Declaration of Boll Weevil as a Plant Pest.

Pursuant to Section 581.031(6), Florida Statutes, the boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) is declared to be a plant pest and a nuisance as well as any plant or other regulated article infested therewith or that has been exposed to infestation and therefore likely to communicate same. Boll weevil is known to be established in portions of the United States including the State of Florida and is prevalent in other areas of the world. This quarantine shall restrict the movement of boll weevil in any stage of development and articles which are considered capable of transporting this pest in any stage of development.

Specific Authority 570.07(23), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 593.103(2), (5) FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 7-5-95.

5B-54.003 Regulated Honeybee Pests.

Each of the following honeybee pests is found to be capable of damaging or causing abnormalities to honeybees, colonies of honeybees or beeswax and is declared to constitute a nuisance:

(1) American foulbrood. The disease organism known as Paenibacillus larvae.

(2) The mite Tropilaelaps clareae.

(3) Varroa mite, Varroa spp.

(4) Any other honeybee pest determined by the department to be a threat to the state.

Specific Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.10(5) FS. History-New 11-22-88, Amended 11-4-92, 7-9-95, 3-11-04.

5B-54.004 Unwanted Races of Honeybees.

Each of the following unwanted races of honeybees is found to be capable of inflicting damage to man or animals greater than managed or feral honeybees commonly utilized in North America and is declared to constitute a nuisance:

(1) Apis mellifera scutellata, African honeybee.

(2) Apis mellifera capensis, Cape honeybee.

(3) Any other unwanted races of honeybees determined by the department to be a threat to the state.

Specific Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.10(5) FS. History-New 11-22-88, Amended 11-4-92.

5B-55.003 Declaration of Dogwood Anthracnose as a Plant Pest.

Pursuant to Section 581.031(6), Florida Statutes, the dogwood anthracnose disease incited by Discula destructiva is declared to be a plant pest and a nuisance as well as any plant or other thing infested or infected therewith or that has been exposed to infestation or infection and therefore likely to communicate same. A quarantine is hereby established against any state, territory, or country known to be infested with dogwood anthracnose.

Specific Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS. History-New 9-19-89, Amended 6-4-95, 8-19-96

5B-57.007 Noxious Weed List.

(1) Parasitic Weeds.

(a) Aeginetia spp. (Aeginetia).

(b) Alectra spp. (Alectra).

1. C. americana

2. C. compacta.

3. C. exaltata.

4. C. gronovii.

5. C. indecora.

6. C. obtusiflora.

7. C. pentagona.

8. C. umbellata.

(d) Orobanche spp. (broomrapes), with the exception of:

1. O. uniflora. (oneflowered broomrape)

(2) Terrestrial Weeds.

(a) Ageratina adenophora (crofton weed).

(b) Alternanthera sessilis (sessile joyweed).

(d) Avena sterilis (including Avena budoviciana) (animated oat, wild oat).

(e) Borreria alata (broadleaf buttonweed).

(f) Carthamus oxyacantha (wild safflower).

(g) Chrysopogon aciculatus (pilipiliula).

(h) Commelina benghalensis (Benghal dayflower).

(i) Crupina vulgaris (common crupina).

(j) Cupaniopsis anacardioides (carrotwood)

(k) Digitaria scalarum (African couchgrass, fingergrass).

(l) Digitaria velutina (velvet fingergrass, annual couchgrass).

(m) Dioscorea alata (white yam).

(n) Dioscorea bulbifera (air potato).

(o) Drymaria arenarioides (lightning weed).

(p) Emex australis (three-corner jack).

(q) Emex spinosa (devil�s thorn).

(r) Euphorbia prunifolia (painted euphorbia).

(s) Galega officinalis (goat�s rue).

(t) Heracleum mantegazzianum (giant hogweed).

(u) Imperata brasiliensis (Brazilian satintail).

(v) Imperata cylindrica (cogon grass).

(w) Ipomoea triloba (little bell, aiea morning glory).

(x) Ischaemum rugosum (murainograss).

(y) Leptochloa chinensis (Asian sprangletop).

(z) Lycium ferocissimum (African boxthorn).

(aa) Lygodium japonicum (Japanese climbing fern).

(bb) Lygodium microphyllum (small-leaved climbing fern).

(cc) Melaleuca quinquenervia (melaleuca).*

(dd) Melastoma malabathricum (Indian rhododendron).

(ee) Mikania cordata (mile-a-minute).

(ff) Mikania micrantha (climbing hempweed).

(gg) Mimosa invisa (giant sensitive plant).

(hh) Mimosa pigra (catclaw mimosa).*

(ii) Nassella trichotoma (serrated tussock).

(jj) Neyraudia reynaudiana (Burma reed).

(kk) Opuntia aurantiaca (jointed prickly pear).

(ll) Oryza longistaminata (red rice).

(mm) Oryza punctata (red rice).

(nn) Oryza rufipogon (wild red rice).

(oo) Paederia cruddasiana (sewer-vine).

(pp) Paederia foetida (skunk-vine).

(qq) Paspalum scrobiculatum (Kodomillet).

(rr) Pennisetum clandestinum (Kikuyu grass).

(ss) Pennisetum macrourum (African feathergrass).

(tt) Pennisetum pedicellatum (Kyasuma grass).

(uu) Pennisetum polystachyon (missiongrass, thin napiergrass).

(vv) Prosopis spp.

(ww) Pueraria montana (kudzu).

(xx) Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (downy myrtle).

(yy) Rottboellia cochinchinensis (itchgrass).

(zz) Rubus fruticosus (bramble blackberry).

(aaa) Rubus molluccanus (wild raspberry).

(bbb) Saccharum spontaneum (wild sugarcane).

(ccc) Salsola vermiculata (wormleaf salsola).

(ddd) Sapium sebiferum (Chinese tallow tree).

(eee) Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper-tree).*

(fff) Setaria pallidefusca (cattail grass).

(ggg) Solanum tampicense (wetland nightshade).

(hhh) Solanum torvum (turkeyberry).

(iii) Solanum viarum (tropical soda apple).

(jjj) Tridax procumbens (coat buttons).

(kkk) Urochloa panicoides (liverseed grass).

*Department of Environmental Protection permit required for these species.

Specific Authority 570.07(13), (23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(4), (5), (6), 581.083, 581.091 FS. History-New 7-27-93, Amended 2-28-94, 6-30-96, 7-7-99.

Last updated: March 20, 2006