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Scott Robinson,
Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
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Giant Salvinia (Karibaweed) (Salvinia molesta) is an invasive weed.

Giant salvinia is a fast-growing fern that can clog ponds and lakes. .

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Salvinia molestaGiant Salvinia (Karibaweed)NAPIS Maps
News
09/07/2009 Scientists Monitoring Invasive Weeds
08/25/2009 Go Native with Plants
08/11/2009 New Orleans Reminder Go Native with Plants
01/13/2009 Developing an Effective Weed Management Plan - The Importance of Mapping

Links
Weed Control on New Mexico Ranges
USGS Factsheet
Indiana Invasive Species Giant Salvinia
USDA Giant Salvinia
EPPO Alert
Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules Lucid Key
 
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