Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta
(giant salvinia)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID9967
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Florida during the fiscal year 2023-2024, the state spent $16,754 treating 60 acres of waterbodies invaded by Salvinia molesta.
Reference45382
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationFlorida, USA

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/10/2025].

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