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Senegal Tea Plant (Gymnocoronis spilanthoides) is an invasive weed of fresh water and marshes. It is a native of South America.

A plant used in aquariums, it is invasive if released into a water body. It forms large dense floating mats of vegetation which crowd out native fish and plants..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Gymnocoronis spilanthoidesSenegal Tea PlantNAPIS Maps

News
08/25/2009 Scientists Look Skyward to Locate Weeds
01/13/2009 Developing an Effective Weed Management Plan - The Importance of Mapping

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