The state agriculture department has banned the sale or purchase of English ivy, a fast-growing vine that can kill trees and harm native plants.

It’s now illegal in Washington to buy or sell English ivy, the fast-growing, climbing vine that can weaken and kill trees and overtake native plants.

A few of Indiana's tiniest transplants — invasive worms, moths and beetles from overseas — have made massive changes to Indiana's ecosystems over the past several decades.

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