Current mismatch between research and conservation efforts: The need to study co-occurring invasive plant species

► We ask if invasive plant impact studies adequately address on-the-ground invasion scenarios. ► We compare co-occurring invasive plants in conservation habitats vs. published studies. ► Over two-thirds of habitats were impacted by more than one invasive plant. ► Only 6% of published articles studied co-occurring invader interactions. ► We discuss the implications of this mismatch for management and applicability of research.