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Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta)

Gaint salvinia Giant salvinia is native to Brazil and was introduced to the U.S. recently. This weed is resistant to most chemicals but promise has been demonstrated with the Cyrtobagous beetle.
Photo courtesy of Cooperative Agriculture Pest Survey program