The Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List

Our state government prohibits the importation, sale, trade, and distribution of plants determined to be invasive in Massachusetts. Regulated by the Department of Agricultural Resources, this ban means it is illegal to sell or buy these species in the state, import them from other states, or to distribute them to others in any form. It includes all cultivars, varieties, and hybrids of the species listed. Check this page to see which plants are prohibited and read frequently asked questions about the list.