Human activities—for example, global trade and travel—are driving the spread of plants beyond their natural ranges and around the globe. However, not all species benefit equally from these movements; only some are able to successfully establish populations (i.e., naturalize) in new locations. Data on the global distribution of alien plants reveal that plants originating from certain geographic regions are more successful at naturalizing than others.
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Source: Phys.org