Ludwigia will grandiflora

The jussy with large flowers ( Ludwigia will grandiflora , synonymous Jussiaea will grandiflora Michx. or Ludwigia uruguayensis Camb.) is a watery plant originating in South America used in the Aquarium S of fresh water. Introduced in Europe in XIXème century, it colonized many ponds and river and is today regarded as a invading Plante in many countries, in particular France.

General characteristics

It is a herbaceous watery plant developing in calm water. It has beautiful yellow flowers which have fact are decorative interest at the origin of its introduction into certain countries.

These plants reproduce easily by Bouture S what facilitates their proliferation.

Causes and consequences of the proliferation

Means of fight

It should be noted that since the ministerial decree of May 2nd, 2007 (published with the J.O n° 114 of May 17th, 2007) the marketing and the transport of this species are prohibited on the French territory with an aim of limiting its propagation.

See too

Internal bonds

  • the invading plants
  • the Jussie S
  • Ludwigia peploides another species of Jussie invading in France

External bonds

  • French site on Jussie

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