Salvinia molesta (weed)
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Salvinia molesta (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Robert Vidéki, Doronicum Kft.
Source: IPM Images
Author(s): Robert Vidéki, Doronicum Kft.
Source: IPM Images
Salvinia molesta (weed) D. Mitch. - (giant salvinia)
The plant is native to Central - and South America and has become a serious aquatique weed in other tropical and subtropical regions. E.g. it was first reported from southern North America in 1995. Control has relied mainly on the introduction of natural enemies like the salvinia weevil.
For details see the respective page in Wikipedia.
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| • English: | giant salvinia water fern Kariba weed |
Synonyms:
Salvinia auriculata
- Other images of Salvinia molesta (weed) (IPM Images - click to enlarge)
the hairs form an 'egg-beater' shape at the tips
infestation
infestation
