Carpobrotus edulis Scorecard

Species:  Carpobrotus edulis

Common Name:  iceplant

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Results

Impact Total:8 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:13 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateSpreads rapidly in coastal regions5
Spread AmountLimited to coastal regions3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalForms monocultures, disrupts ecosystem processes5
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalMay enhance pollen provision to native pollinators. May also provide fruit to herbivores like rabbits during the late summer when food resources are scarce (Carla D'Antonio, personal communication)1
AgriculturalPopular garden plant2
InfrastructureUsed for erosion control2
Cultural0
Health0
Total8

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionVisible from aerial photos5
ControlManual or chemical, plant material must be properly disposed of3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry0
ControlInformal mandates in some areas.3
OutreachCommonly found on weed lists, including Cal-IPC.2
Total13

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