Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes
(common water-hyacinth)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID7011
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Lake Okeechobee, Eichhornia crassipes displaced native bulrush and shaded out native submersed plants that are important habitat for fish, waterfowl, and other animals. Water hyacinth infestations also interfere with the nesting and feeding habits of the endangered Everglades snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), and in extreme cases can push over or uproot emergent vegetation in which kites build their nests.
Reference42104
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationLake Okeechobee, Florida

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