| Toxicity | Non-toxic. |
| Control | Biological and aquatic herbicides. Contact your county weed district or local commercial applicator for additional information. |
| Habitat | Springs, lakes, ponds, marshes, ditches and rivers. |
| Root | Nodes along the stem fall off and start new plants. |
| Leaf Shape | Blade-shaped. |
| Lifespan | Perennial; two years or longer. |
| Priority 3 Weed | Not a noxious weed, but a regulated plant; potential for significant negative economic and ecological impacts. |
| Similar Looking Plants | Hydrilla and Elodea. |
| Important Information | More robust than Hydrilla; indentifiable by flowers and leaves. Hydrilla produces tubers and turions while Brazilian waterweed does not. |
