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Swamp stonecrop (Crassula helmsii) The swamp stonecrop is considered an invasive species in the Netherlands (as in a number of other countries). The first observation was in the Netherlands was in 1995. Control of watercrassula is deemed necessary: ​​every 10% increase in watercrassula results in a 5% decrease in native vegetation and has also been shown to have a negative impact on native zooplankton and fauna.<br />
(source: <a href="https://www.naturetoday.com/intl/nl/nature-reports/message/?msg=23106" rel="nofollow">https://www.naturetoday.com/intl/nl/nature-reports/message/?msg=23106</a> - Dutch) Crassula helmsii,Geotagged,Netherlands,Summer,Swamp stonecrop,flora Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Swamp stonecrop (Crassula helmsii)

The swamp stonecrop is considered an invasive species in the Netherlands (as in a number of other countries). The first observation was in the Netherlands was in 1995. Control of watercrassula is deemed necessary: ​​every 10% increase in watercrassula results in a 5% decrease in native vegetation and has also been shown to have a negative impact on native zooplankton and fauna.
(source: https://www.naturetoday.com/intl/nl/nature-reports/message/?msg=23106 - Dutch)

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  1. Wow, that's a big impact! Posted 3 years ago

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''Crassula helmsii'', known as swamp stonecrop or New Zealand pigmyweed, is an aquatic or semiterrestrial species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. Originally found in Australia and New Zealand, it has been introduced around the world.

Similar species: Saxifragales
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Uploaded Sep 21, 2021. Captured Aug 29, 2020 12:03 in Woudhuizerweg 59, 7325 WL Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
  • NIKON Z 6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO1250