Ipomoea aquatica
Ipomoea aquatica
(water spinach)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID4338
Impact TypeRecreation
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact Descriptionthis plant outcompetes native plants reducing food supply for native animals, negatively impacting hunting and fishing which can affect tourism
Reference36269
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationFlorida

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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