Native To: Asia
Date of U.S. Introduction: 1970s
Images: Invasive.org and Google
Video:
University of Florida - Water Spinach (or click Play button below)
Means of Introduction: Escaped ornamental
Impact: Crowds out native species
Current U.S. Distribution:
U.S. States and U.S. National
Parks Where Reported Invasive: Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States map
Federally Regulated: Listed as a Federal Noxious
Weed under the Plant Protection Act, which makes it illegal in the U.S. to
import or transport between States without a permit (USDA, APHIS -
Noxious Weeds Program)
Management Plans: Aquatic Species
Selected Internet Resources:
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