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Research conducted on nine invasive herb species in Massachusetts will determine which of the invasive herbs poses the greatest threat to the Massachusetts economy and ecosystems. Invasive species are a threat to ecosystems especially when they compete with native species that occupy the same niche. Control of invasive plants can become costly through uses of herbicides and physical extraction. This research will narrow down on the threats of these species and determine where most attention is needed in to save government funding on invasive plant control and protecting biodiversity of local ecosystems in Massachusetts.