Eat the edible invasives!!! Himalayan blackberry, also called Armenian blackberry, is an invasive plant native to Armenia and northern Iran. It was brought to North America in the late 1800s, where it quickly took over, forming dense, thorny thickets that outcompete native plants, block wildlife movement, and reduce biodiversity. This plant is also invasive to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South America. Its seeds are located inside the big berries, so picking and eating them helps reduce