Thursday, October 18, 2012

10/10..... Invasive Plants

Invasive plants cost financial and ecosystem issues to the waterbody and surrounding communities.


Alligatro weed is a invasive plant from south america it is aggressive and mat forming impairing navitgation and recreational uses. It also shades out native vegetation. It is a periennial shore line plant.


Eurasian watermilfoil is an invasive from eurasia it grows 6-9' this plant also impedes navigation and kills native vegetation ruining habitats for all the living organisms and stealing nutrients.






Giant salivina is the aquatic plant from hell spawning form south america. This plant reduces oxygen while also negatively affecting water quality and shading out native vegetation.

-Chris Chlorine

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