Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
(alligatorweed)
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10 results for Alternanthera philoxeroides (alligatorweed)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3029 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides mats on the surface of the water restrict boat traffic... 10264
3032 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides grows in dense mats that impede boating and other recreation... 33598
3034 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Observational Field Alternanthera philoxeroides restricts boat access, and treatment to remove the plant in... 31455
3036 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Observational Field Alternanthera philoxeroides restricts boat access and impedes other recreational... 31435
3040 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Observational Field The presence of Alternanthera philoxeroides in a reservoir in Mississippi negatively... 30128
3044 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Observational Field Alternanthera philoxeroides has negatively impacted the recreation and services of a... 29483
3085 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Observational Field The accumulation of Alternanthera philoxeroides has impacted a Mississippi reservoir by... 19093
5705 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides adversely affects recreational fishing opportunities by... 10115
9033 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Observational Field Alternanthera philoxeroides grows in dense mats obstructing waterways thus impeding human... 39375
9096 Alternanthera philoxeroides Recreation Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides invades scenic areas, such as parks, woodlands, lawns, and... 42631

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/3/2024].

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