Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum
(parrot feather)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID5312
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionMyriophyllum aquaticum fragments were introduced with native vegetation in a habitat restoration project in Erhai Lake, and soon overtook the other plants, becoming the dominant vegetation type.
Reference38234
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationErhai Lake, Yunan, China

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