Scientific Name: Salvinia molesta

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  • Pronunciation:
    sal-VIN-ee-ah mow-LEST-ah
  • Common Name:
    Salvinia
  • Type:
    aquatic fern
  • Family:
    SALVINIACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED Declared Class 2 This introduced plant has escaped into local waterways. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Species List:
    Coolum High, Heritage Park, aquatic plant,
Identification Notes

Free-floating fern, spreads by fragmentation, primary/secondary and tertiary growth forms.

Landscaping Notes

REMOVAL: Biological control. Chemical treatment. Biological control.