New county records in Texas (U.S.A.) for the invasive aquatic plant Hygrophila polysperma (Acanthaceae)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v13.i1.855Keywords:
Hygrophila polysperma, aquatic plants, an Marcos River, Comal River, San Felipe Creek, Cibolo Creek, Lady Bird Lake, San Antonio RiverAbstract
This report documents three new county records for the non-native aquatic plant Hygrophila polysperma in Texas. A brief background history of the species occurrence in Texas is also provided.
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