Species that are considered uncertain risk need a more in-depth assessment beyond the Risk Summary to better define the species’ risk to U.S. environments.
Ludwigia sedioides, Mosaic Plant, is an aquatic plant native to regions of Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Ludwigia sedioides is commonly traded within the United States. There is no evidence of established populations in the United States. History of Invasiveness is classified as Data Deficient. Ludwigia sedioides is established in Sri Lanka. However, the literature search found only potential impacts from introduction. The overall climate match for Ludwigia sedioides in the contiguous United States is Medium. Only Florida, Texas, southeastern Arizona, and California had areas of medium or high match; the remainder of the contiguous United States had a low match. The overall risk assessment category for Ludwigia sedioides is Uncertain.
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