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​ **//  INVASIVE WEED SPECIES //**

**//This is a//** Alligator Weed

Decripion- Alligator weed is a South American perennial plant that grows on land in damp soil, or in water. On land, it produces underground stems (rhizomes) that may extend to a depth of 1 m in soil. Rhizomes are less obvious in semi-aquatic habitats, while aquatic plants only develop roots from nodes on the stem. In aquatic situations, stems build up into large, interwoven, floating mats. These mats can reach a thickness of up to 1 m.

The damage the alligator weed does- The alligator weed is a weed of national significace. It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread and economic and environmental impacts. It is an especially troublesome weed because it invades both land and water and is very hard to control.