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New invasive Plant Discovered10-10-07 | News
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New invasive Plant Discovered




Although it is not known how the South American invasive plant reached Lake Powderhorn, it is suspected to be caused by illegal dumping. webshots.com, johnsonkw1

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??,,????'?????<

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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