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Question: in my years (planted pack of wild flower seeds a few yrs ago. i have what looks like snapdragon, my …

• Question

  in my years (planted pack of wild flower seeds a few yrs ago. i have what looks like snapdragon, my plant id program says it is linaria angustissima and research said it arrive here in the 1600s from europe. Because it is here so long is it considered native? Also i have planted mammoth sunflower seeds (name/origin unknow). research says they were native american then altered in Russia and sent back. Are any of the mammoth sunflowers native; they are my trademark in my garden. thank you

  Answer

  Linaria angustifolia is native to the Old World. Its original arrival to the United States (as a species) and its arrival in a particular location (such as your garden) are different introductions. Those species that have arrived since European colonization of this continent are still considered non-native. The extremely large sunflowers (Helianthus annuus and relatives) are not native to New England, but is native to western North America. They tend not to cause issues as an invasive. Best wishes.