Ludwigia peploides
Ludwigia peploides
(floating primrose-willow)
Plants
Native Transplant

Impact ID3497
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionLudwigia peploides can grow as impenetrable mats at the water surface, blocking incoming sunlight.
Reference28428
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/11/2026].

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