Queen Anne’s Lace Invasive Species

Queen Anne’s Lace is an invasive species because it matures faster than the surrounding plants and can outcompete other species.

• How does a plant that doesn’t originate here get here?

• How might animals spread the seeds of Queen Anne’s Lace?
• How can plants be in one area and grow in another area the next year?
• How are other plants affected when invasive species are in the area?

Students could:

• Create a story, poem, song or play about how animals can transfer seeds from one plant to another area.
• Research how different animals or insects can transfer seeds or pollen from flowers and plants.
• Build a model of an animal that can demonstrate how seeds or pollen can be transferred in an ecosystem.

• USDA | Plants Database: Queen Anne's Lace: This USDA plants database entry contains data and facts regarding Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus Carota L.).
• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach | Natural Resources Stewardship: Invasive Species: This article contains information about the most common invasive species in Iowa.
• University of Minnesota Extension | Identify Invasive Species: Queen Anne's Lace: This article contains information on identifying Queen Anne’s Lace as an invasive species.