Invasive Species: Aquatic Species - Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta): Enlarged Image

Giant Salvinia
Salvinia molesta

Giant salvinia is a fast-growing fern that can clog ponds and lakes.
Forming mats up to 2 feet thick, the plant gobbles up oxygen and
blocks sunlight needed by other water dwellers. - Scott Bauer
USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Invasive.org.



		Giant Salvinia Salvinia molesta Giant salvinia is a fast-growing fern that can clog ponds and lakes. Forming mats up to 2 feet thick, the plant gobbles up oxygen and blocks sunlight needed by other water dwellers. - Scott Bauer USDA, Agricultural Research Service Invasive.org.