| Brazilian egeria | USDA PLANTS Symbol: EGDE U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Aquatic |
| Egeria densa Planch. | |
| Synonym(s): Brazilian waterweed, Brazilian elodea, South American waterweed | |
Brazilian egeria is a submersed aquatic plant that invades freshwater systems throughout much of the United States. The finely serrated leaves are usually less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) long and occur in whorls of 3-6. The flowers, which bloom above the surface of the water, are white with three petals. Often confused with hydrilla, Brazilian egeria has a smooth midrib on the underside of the leaf, whereas hydrilla has small teeth. Brazilian egeria invades both still and flowing water ecosystems including lakes, ponds, ditches, and rivers. It can form dense stands that crowd out native vegetation and reduce the area's value as fish habitat. It can also interfere with recreational activities such as fishing and swimming. Brazilian egeria was first introduced into the United States in the late 1800s as an aquarium plant. |
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Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources
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 Flower(s); Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Foliage; Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Foliage; Leaf whorl Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Twig(s)/Shoot(s); Richard Old, XID Services, Inc., Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Richard Old, XID Services, Inc., Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Feature(s); Ann Murray, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Infestation; combination of Egeria densa and Egeria najas; predominantly Egeria densa William T. Haller, University of Florida, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
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