Trapa natans
Trapa natans
(water chestnut)
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4 results for Trapa natans (water chestnut)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4627 Trapa natans Recreation Observational Field When not managed and allowed to spread, Trapa natans forms dense mats and impedes water... 15733
4629 Trapa natans Recreation Observational Field Trapa natans spines can penetrate shoes and impact beach recreation. 15733
4637 Trapa natans Recreation Observational Field Dense masses of Trapa natans can become detached from substrate and float, impeding... 28628
6391 Trapa natans Recreation Observational N/A Trapa natans clogs the waterway, impacting boating 41886

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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