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Florida's Exotic and Invasive SpeciesAccording to the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council, "invasive exotic pest plants are biological pollutants that wipe out more natural habitat every year than development." In Fiscal Year 1999-2000, the State of Florida spent $90,836,680 on exotic plant and animal and insect control. Approximately 1.7 million acres of Florida's remaining natural areas have been invaded by exotic plant species. Florida's ecosystems are unique. Exotic species alter the landscape of Florida and render habitats unsuitable to native species. This reduces biodiversity and puts additional strain on endangered species, of which Florida has more than any other state in the continental U.S. The species listed below are just a sample of the exotic species that are affecting Florida's flora and fauna.
Species list
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