Anoda is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family. There are 23 or 24 species of these herbs, most native to Mexico and South America. They are generally erect plants with a variety of leaf shapes, and many bear colorful flowers. Most bear distinctive disk-shaped segmented fruits.
Anoda is an invasive genus of flowering plants in the mallow family.
Just because the plant is native to Mexico and South American doesn't mean it might not be invasive elsewhere. This statement could still be true based on the context given.