Reynoutria japonica
(Itadori knotweed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID4678
Impact TypeInfrastructure
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionIn times of flooding, dense stands of Japanese knotweed, Fallopia japonica, on the bankside impede flow and may exacerbate flooding.
Reference37069
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationUK

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