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Tim Murphy,
University of Georgia,
Bugwood.org



Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive plant of freshwater habitats. It is a native of Africa and was first detected in Florida in the 1950's.

Growing quickly with low light requirements, the hydrilla rapidly forms a freshwater monoculture..

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News
12/15/2009 The Exotic Menace
09/06/2009 Tackling Invasives that Impede Flood Control
07/22/2009 FL Tour Spotlights Invasives in Everglades
05/22/2009 Invasive Hydrilla Threatens Texas Waterways
01/05/2009 Invasive weed raises alarm at Pembroke pond

LinksMedia
Aquatic Invasive Species - Hydrilla
Indiana Aquatic Invasive Species - Elodea - Hydrilla Identification Sheet
Hydrilla - National Invasive Species Information Center
MA Factsheet
USGS Factsheet
Hydrilla Verticillata Identification
Invasive species threaten Central Texas
 
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