Alligatorweed, Alternanthera philoxeroides - Pest Tracker

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Gary Buckingham,
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Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive weed.

Alligatorweed is an emergent or rooted floating plant that invades aquatic areas and adjoining uplands throughout the southern portions of the United States..

Scientific Name	Common Name	Options
Alternanthera philoxeroides	Alligatorweed

News
08/25/2009	Scientists Look Skyward to Locate Weeds

Links
Invasive Plant Patch - GSCt Biological Control Biological Control Insects for Aquatic and Wetland Weeds

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