Hygrophila polysperma
Hygrophila polysperma
(Indian swampweed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID7076
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn contrast to the competitive ability of Hygrophila polysperma observed in the southeastern United States, scientists in New Zealand found H. polysperma to be a poor competitor when grown with New Zealand native macrophytes, Egeria densa or Lagarosiphon major (native to South America and southern Africa, respectively).
Reference42130
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationNew Zealand

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