Describe the observations found in iNaturalist for this species in your area and

Describe the observations found in iNaturalist for this species in your area and others
(how many have been recorded in your area and others? Note anything relevant and/or
interesting about these observations). 
Notes for this description (include): Most observations have been made near the shoreline in the area; there have been approximately 38 241 observations total, and there have been over 8,000 observations on the Washington coast; there are fewer observations made away from water.
note the plant can adapt to various conditions with a source
▪ How did it come to be found there? 
▪ What is its impact on the ecosystem?
▪What measures are being taken to control the species?
▪ Why is the study of invasive species important to conservation biology
Respond to these questions in the essay.
For sources, use academic journal articles or government/scientific web pages
At least one source must be a peer-reviewed academic journal article 
In addition to the references page, include in-text parenthetical citations