Phyllanthus fluitans
(red root floater)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID3412
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionBy covering large swaths of stagnant backwater areas, this noxious species may limit or totally block all ambient light penetration to the bottom of the system, which can stunt and potentially kill submersed plants growing below
Reference29572
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/17/2024].

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