Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
(alligatorweed)
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4 results for Alternanthera philoxeroides (alligatorweed)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3031 Alternanthera philoxeroides Human Health Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides mats clog canals and irrigation channels, creating public... 10264
3084 Alternanthera philoxeroides Human Health Observational Field Alternanthera philoxeroides creates habitat that promotes the breeding of marsh mosquitoes... 28607
9104 Alternanthera philoxeroides Human Health Anecdotal N/A Alternanthera philoxeroides has been shown to increase breeding grounds for snails and... 42625
9105 Alternanthera philoxeroides Human Health Observational Field Alternanthera philoxeroides (alligatorweed) is utilized as a vegetable in low-income... 42646

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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