Egeria densa
Egeria densa
(Brazilian waterweed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID6987
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn the Duck Lake waterways of Washington state, within a matter of three years, stonewart (Nitella spp.), native elodea, and pondweed (Potamogeton natans) were displaced completely by thick dense mats of Egeria densa.
Reference42092
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationDuck Lake, Washington

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