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Introduced vs Adventive - What's the difference?

introduced | adventive |

In biology|lang=en terms the difference between introduced and adventive

is that introduced is (biology) not native to a location; brought from another place while adventive is (biology) of a plant that is not native, but was introduced by humans to a place and has since become naturalized.

As adjectives the difference between introduced and adventive

is that introduced is (biology) not native to a location; brought from another place while adventive is accidental.

As a verb introduced

is (introduce).

introduced

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (biology) Not native to a location; brought from another place.
    • The prickly pear cactus is an introduced species in Australia.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (introduce)

    • adventive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • accidental
  • adventitious
  • (biology) Of a plant that is not native, but was introduced by humans to a place and has since become naturalized.
    • (Webster 1913)