QUICK IDENTIFICATION
- Appearance of tiny, green fir trees growing on the water
- Waxy coating on stems and leaves which can grow 1 foot above the water
- Smooth, thick reddish stems
- Height up to 5 feet
Weed Pictures
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Type | Information |
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Toxicity | Non-toxic. |
Control | Aquatic herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
Habitat | Lake and pond edges, drainage canals, slow moving waterways and rivers. |
Root | Extensive, shallow root system. |
Leaf Shape | Feather-like leaves. |
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 | Erasian watermilfoil, Northern watermilfoil, Coontail and water marigold. |
Important Information | Commonly sold for aquaria and aquatic gardens; it has escaped to become invasive in ponds and other calm water bodies. Can reproduce from roots and plant fragments. |