Introduced species doesn't have any indication of being introduced

Hello, welcome to the iNat Forum! There are a lot of species that aren’t listed as native or introduced (non-native) in different places.

To add a new listing, in the main header search:

  • Search for the place of interest, e.g. the state, country, or other place you are interested in, then click “About”. Choose the largest area to which the status applies, e.g. all of North America if it is introduced to the continent, rather than a specific country, state, or province.
  • Lefthand side (scroll down)>View check list page
  • Search for taxon where it says “Type taxon name”
  • If not on list, “Add to list” and add taxon to list
  • Once on list, click “Edit” next to the taxon
  • Click the edit button next to “Establishment Means”, make your changes, and click Save

To change an existing listing go to the taxon page:

  • Click the “Status” tab
  • Under “Establishment Means”, click “View” next to the place
    • If it doesn’t appear on the status tab (too many places listed or none at all), you’ll have to follow the steps above to search for the place and go to the place checklist.
  • Click the edit button next to “Establishment Means”, make your changes, and click Save

I just updated the establishment means for Veronica biloba in North America from unknown to introduced: https://www.inaturalist.org/listed_taxa/8345163

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