Hydrilla verticillata
Hydrilla verticillata
(hydrilla)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID7049
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionHydrilla verticillata infestations slow the movement of water, causing flooding. Infestations in the Mobile Delta are reducing flow in small tidal streams and creating a backwater habitat.
Reference42111
Great Lakes RegionNo
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