Pistia stratiotes
Pistia stratiotes
(water lettuce)
Plants
Cryptogenic

Impact ID7149
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionPistia stratiotes is a potential candidate for the removal of Zn, Cr, Cu, Cd, Pb, Ag, and Hg. The plant could be used to treat water containing low concentrations of these elements.
Reference33803
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/6/2024].

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