Ipomoea aquatica
Ipomoea aquatica
(water spinach)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID4304
Impact TypeNavigation
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact Descriptionlong floating stems form dense mats which can block the flow of water and impede navigation
Reference36239
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSri Lanka

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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