Submerged Plants Eelgrass Eelgrass can become problematic when its dense submerged “meadows” interfere with recreational activities. It is native to the U.S. and…
Submerged Plants Variable-leaf Pondweed This perennial submerged species has two distinct leaf types. The submerged leaves are narrow (1/8 inch wide) while the green…
Submerged Plants Slender Spikerush Growing in waters up to 6 feet deep, this perennial submerged species can develop dense coverage on the water’s surface.…
Submerged Plants Southern Naiad, Bushy Pondweed Bushy Pondweed is an annual highly branched submerged species. Leaf color varies from dark green to a purple shade. Narrow,…
Submerged Plants Hygrophila Invasive – Eradicate Hygrophila is non-native to Florida and listed on the Federal Noxious Weed List. The plant is predominantly…
Submerged Plants Hydrilla Invasive – Eradicate Hydrilla is an invasive species with no ecological advantages and should be eradicated upon discovery. It is…
Submerged Plants Limnophila Limnophila is a competitive, rapidly growing submerged aquatic species with distinct emerged leaves. It is a rooted plant, however, can…
Submerged Plants Illinois Pondweed This perennial plant is predominately submerged with sparse floating leaves. It provides both food and cover for native aquatic animals.…
Submerged Plants Eurasian Watermilfoil Non-Native – Invasive – Eradicate Considered one of the most invasive non-native species in the U.S., this species should be…
Submerged Plants Elodea Elodea is a submerged perennial species rooted but can also grow detached and floating. Dark green in appearance, Elodea is…
