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Brazilian elodea, an invasive aquatic plant, was discovered in Powderhorn Lake in south Minneapolis, according to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists. The plant is native to South America, and also known as Brazilian waterweed, giant elodea, or Egeria densa.
Brazilian elodea can cause problems similar to those caused by Eurasian watermilfoil and other invasive aquatic plants. These problems result when the invasive plant produces mats at the water?EUR??,,????'?????<????????????EUR??,,??s surface and displace native plants. To date, Brazilian elodea has become abundant in other states or areas where climates are milder than Minnesota?EUR??,,????'?????<????????????EUR??,,??s. It is important to limit the spread of the plant in Minnesota to prevent the development of potential problems.
The DNR reminds people that it is illegal to release or dump unwanted plants or animals into lakes or streams.
Source: www.independentreview.net.
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