Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
(alligatorweed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID3031
Impact TypeHuman Health
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionAlternanthera philoxeroides mats clog canals and irrigation channels, creating public health problems, such as stagnant water that causes increases in mosquito populaitons.
Reference10264
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/28/2024].

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