Nymphoides peltata
Nymphoides peltata
(yellow floating-heart)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID2180
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionWhen colonies are dense, plants compete with and displace indigenous vegetation, sometimes reducing biodiversity and altering faunal communities
Reference33527
Great Lakes RegionNo
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