Spatial distribution of Crinum americanum L. in tropical blind estuary: Hydrologic, edaphic and biotic drivers

▶ There are about 3430 thousand Crinum americanum individuals in the estuary. ▶ This species is found in the whole estuary, but occurs more in high salinity areas. ▶ C. americanum presence is denser in areas of intermediary flooding conditions. ▶ Salinity brings competitive and not physiological advantages to C. americanum. ▶ C. americanum is a tolerant species, and yet it is an aggressive competitor.