Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes
(common water-hyacinth)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID3505
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionGrowth of Pontederia crassipes occurs at a higher rate than other floating plants, forming thick mats that block sunlight to the water column, reducing submerged vegetation abundance, and floating plant species richness.
Reference34001
Great Lakes RegionNo
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