Ipomoea aquatica
Ipomoea aquatica
(water spinach)
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4 results for Ipomoea aquatica (water spinach)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4318 Ipomoea aquatica Infrastructure Observational N/A Masses of tangled water spinach obstruct water flow in drains and flood control canals 36254
4327 Ipomoea aquatica Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A impenetrable masses obstruct water flow in drainage and flood control canals 36260
4330 Ipomoea aquatica Infrastructure Anecdotal N/A tangled masses obstruct water flow in drainage and flood control canals 36262
4332 Ipomoea aquatica Infrastructure Experimental Laboratory used in water treatment systems in order to remove nutrients and heavy metals 36264

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/2/2025].

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