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Giant Salvinia (Salvinia herzogii) is an invasive weed. It is a native of South America.

The growth of these plants can very quickly form dense mats that may be more than 2 m thick. These mats block light and oxygen, displacing native plants..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Salvinia herzogiiGiant Salvinia

News
10/21/2009 Giant Salvinia What a Tangled Mess Indeed
08/11/2009 New Orleans Reminder Go Native with Plants
01/16/2009 Start now to control your water weeds

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