Ludwigia peruviana
Ludwigia peruviana
(Peruvian primrose-willow)
Plants
Native Transplant

Impact ID4531
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe dense canopy of Ludwigia peruviana intercepted 93% of light in wetlands in Australia, leading losses of native freshwater wetland plants and resulted in a reduction of native bird population densities.
Reference34003
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationAustralia

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