Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes
(common water-hyacinth)
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Impacts

4 results for Eichhornia crassipes (common water-hyacinth)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3509 Eichhornia crassipes Infrastructure Observational Field Dense mats of Pontederia crassipes can reduce flow in irrigation channels, interfere with... 34001
3516 Eichhornia crassipes Infrastructure Observational Field Pontederia crassipes provides habitat for mollusks that can clog water supplies. 34001
7026 Eichhornia crassipes Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A The large, dense monoculture formed by Eichhornia crassipes covers lakes and rivers... 42102
7028 Eichhornia crassipes Infrastructure Observational Field The infestation of E. crassipes resulted in increased transportation costs, blockage of... 30541

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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