Stratiotes aloides
Stratiotes aloides
(water soldiers)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID5590
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn the Rossmore Bay in Galway, Ireland the extended cover of Stratiotes aloides caused a decline in native plants in the area with Hottonia palustris and Elodea nuttallii no longer being observed in the area.
Reference39759
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationRossmore Bay, Galway, Ireland

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