Expand the sections below to learn how to identify and control different types of nuisance aquatic plants.
Emergent plants are aquatic vascular plants that are rooted in the soil, but have the majority of their stems, leaves and flowers extending above the surface of the water. Most grow along shorelines close to the water’s edge and have specific water depth preferences.
Floating plants are aquatic vascular plants that are free-floating on the surface of the water. Most have roots that dangle below the surface to absorb nutrients. Water depth and pond morphology do not generally affect growth.
Submerged plants are aquatic vascular plants that are rooted in the soil, but have the majority of their stems and leaves completely below the surface of the water. Sunlight penetration in the water column is generally the limiting factor of growth.
Algae are a group of non-vascular, photosynthetic organisms that lack true roots, stems, and leaves.
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