New distribution records of the alien plant – Sicyos angulatus L. (Cucurbitaceae) from Georgia

The invasion of alien plants into the territory Georgia started in ancient times and continues today. Sicyos angulatus L., a species North American origin, is an example such invasion. first established populations S. occurrence were observed 2012. Since then, new localities have been recorded, both agricultural disturbed natural communities. species, which has easily adapted to local soil climatic conditions, expanding every year already widely spread west Georgia. plant characterized by fast intense growth climbing habit using other as support. In this contribution, peculiarities its distribution morphological features life-history characteristics Georgian are provided.