Cabomba caroliniana
Cabomba caroliniana
(Carolina fanwort)
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6 results for Cabomba caroliniana (Carolina fanwort)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3951 Cabomba caroliniana Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Cabomba impacts the machinery in dams, such as valves and pumps, creating more maintenance costs. 35194
3952 Cabomba caroliniana Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Cabomba reduces the flow of water and clogs pumps in irrigation canals. 35194
3953 Cabomba caroliniana Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Cabomba degrades water quality by discoloring water supplies for human consumption, creating higher... 35194
5700 Cabomba caroliniana Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Cabomba caroliniana grows in dense mats that clog water intakes and choke water channels.... 17290
7873 Cabomba caroliniana Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Dense mats of Cabomba caroliniana (Carolina fanwort) clog streams, drainage canals, and... 35289
7874 Cabomba caroliniana Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A Cabomba caroliniana is capable of significantly reducing water storage capacity and... 25601

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2023]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/7/2023].

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