<p>Take a deep dive with us as we talk with CJ about crested floating heart! Learn how this invasive plant looks, spreads, and outcompetes native flora; disrupting biodiversity, flood control, and water quality. We discuss the challenges of managing this invasive in Florida's waters, and the current research being conducted on it here at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants.</p>
<p><strong>Helpful Resources</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/nymphoides-cristata/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crested Floating Heart Plant Profile</a></p>
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