alternanthera philoxeroides

noun

Meaning

A perennial aquatic herb native to South America that has become a globally invasive weed in tropical and temperate climates.

Examples

  • Environmental agencies are struggling to control the rapid spread of alternanthera philoxeroides in local river systems.
  • The dense growth of alternanthera philoxeroides can significantly reduce oxygen levels in the water, harming fish populations.

Synonyms: alligator weed, weed, aquatic plant, invasive species