Trapa natans
Trapa natans
(water chestnut)
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3 results for Trapa natans (water chestnut)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4624 Trapa natans Competition Observational Field Trapa natans forms dense mats, and competes and replaces the native plant Vallisneria... 17104
4630 Trapa natans Competition Anecdotal N/A Trapa natans grows densely, shading the water and blocking the sun, preventing light... 15733
4647 Trapa natans Competition Observational Field Trapa natans grows densely, and outcompetes and replaces native vegetation in the summer... 36952

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/7/2024].

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