Tag: Giant Salvinia
New Invasion Sparks Research: Giant salvinia in Jacksonville
January 23, 2024
This blog post was written by Corrina Vuillequez, Agronomy graduate student with UF/IFAS CAIP and aquatic plant control intern for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE). Our recent blog post discussed preventative measures boaters can take ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Aquatic Invasive Plants, Early Detection Rapid Response, EDRR, Giant Salvinia, Invasive Plant Research
Can We Eradicate Giant Salvinia from the Florida Panhandle?
December 8, 2022
Based on the number of EDDMapS records for the panhandle – yes… we can. And if these records are accurate – yes… we should. I have seen the impact this plant can make. It has invaded Texas and Louisiana and has caused ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Florida Sea Grant, Giant Salvinia, Invasive Species
Giant Salvinia: A Sleeping Monster
February 9, 2021
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) is an invasive floating fern from South America that prefers to stack up in slow moving water. Trust me, I know that is a really strange sentence – so let me explain. Being a fern, this plant does not form ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Agriculture, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Giant Salvinia, Integrated Plant Management, Invasive Species, Invasive Species Management, Invasive Species Research, UF/IFAS Extension