Floating
Aquatic Plants
True Floating Plants are not attached to the bottom. Floating plants
come in sizes from very small (Duckweed) to over a foot in diameter
(Water Hyacinth). Most have roots that hang into the water from
the floating green portions.
Click on the image below that most resembles your plant to find
out more about them and control options
Emergent Aquatic Plants
Emergent Plants are rooted plants often along the shoreline that
stand above the surface o the water (cattails). The stems of emergent
plants are somewhat stiff or firm.
Click the links below to see more information and control options
for specific emergent plants.
Submerged Aquatic Plants
Submerged Plants are rooted plants with most of their vegetative
mass below the water surface, although some portions may stick above
the water. One discerning characteristic of submerged plants is
their flaccid or soft stems, which is why they do not usually rise
above the water's surface.
Click on the image below that most resembles your plant to find
out more about them and control options.
Algae
Algae are very primitive plants. Some algae are microscopic (Planktonic
algae), others are thin and stringy or hair-like (Filamentous Algae),
while still others are large and resemble higher plants but without
true roots (chara).
Click on the image below that most resembles your algae to find
out more about them and control options
Information and photos courtesy of:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University
http://aquaplant.tamu.edu/
