Parrot-Feather Aquatic Plant
Description:
Originating from South America, this invasive aquatic plant often ends up in freshwater locations because of its wide use in aquariums. It gives refuge to mosquito larvae and it can damage boats since it grows densely. Boats can be damaged by having their propellers tangled in this thick weed.
Date:
None recorded.
Creator:
John M. Randall, TNC
Subject
EcologyContributor
Scott Camus (Student)Format
Color photographSource:
Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas Revised & Updated – with More Species and Expanded Control Guidance. National Park Service.
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John M. Randall, TNC, “Parrot-Feather Aquatic Plant,” Appalachian Trail Histories, accessed November 5, 2024, https://appalachiantrailhistory.org/items/show/121.
