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Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants

Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants

Quick Facts

  • Scientific name: Salvinia molesta
  • Origin: South America
  • Introduction:1990s, horticulturists
  • Aquatic community: Floating
  • Habitat: Water surfaces, quiescent waters
  • Distribution: N & central FL lakes, SW FL canals
  • Management effort: Eradication in several locations

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Giant Salvinia Giant Salvinia