If you’ve seen these pink globular clusters near lakes and ponds, then it’s already too late – you’ve been invaded by apple snails from South America.
This notorious species was introduced to China in 1981 and has since spread throughout the warmer parts of the country. It’s called ç¦å£½èžº in Chinese, and is believed by many to be poisonous if eaten. According to multiple sources on the internet, this appears to be untrue, although it is often a carrier of a frightening parasitic nematode.