| Impact ID | 2844 |
| Impact Type | Habitat Alteration |
| Study Type | Observational |
| Study Location | Field |
| Impact Description | The intertwined root systems of water lettuce (composed of long adventitious roots arrayed with copious lateral rootlets) of extensive infestations accelerate siltation rates as they slow water velocities in rivers and streams. |
| Reference | 28619 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
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