Neophytes are exotic plants that can cause great damage. In Switzerland, 17 species of this type proliferate in our gardens. Download photos of unknown plants with your mobile phone and identify them with the Plant Guide. If they are invasive, you will be given advice on how to fight them.
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There are over 600 alien plants in Switzerland - the so-called neophytes. Native plants can be displaced and thus also lead to economic costs. Some neophytes can even be the cause of health problems for humans and animals. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the annual costs of controlling these plants exceeds CHF 90 million Swiss francs. In recent years, this issue has therefore often been the subject of political discussions and is continuously gaining in importance.
Particularly due to globalization and global warming, the spread of invasive alien species in Switzerland is increasing. Now the federal government has also asked private individuals to help in the fight against neophytes. Indeed, 17 species of neophytes can be found in our Swiss gardens, 4 of which are particularly common. Check your plants now to see whether they could be neophytes or read more about the 4 most common neophytes in Swiss gardens.