is not always a mutualistic between different plant species. Invasive plant species have been known to impact native species by altering the environment. The University Woods location was ideal for data collection. The different trails provided information on numerous invasive and native species aiding in the quasi-experiment/ observational study. An invasive species and a native species were selected to assist in accepting/ rejecting the hypothesis. The Privet (Ligustrum sp.) and the Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) were selected as the experimental units out of a random sample** within the University Woods. Prior to studying both plants in their habitats, research was collected to easily identify the Privet and the Spicebush. Once in the plant
