Submersed Weeds
Submersed weeds 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 submersed weeds is their flaccid or soft stems, which prevents more growth above the water's surface.
Select a Submersed Weed
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American Pondweed
American Pondweed
American pondweed has oval-shaped leaves that spread across the water surface and is also recognized for its... -
Bladderwort
Bladderwort
Bladderwort is a submersed, free-floating weed. There are about 200 species in the world, ranging in size... -
Curly-Leaf Pondweed
Curly-Leaf Pondweed
Curly-leaf pondweed is a submersed plant with leaves that are somewhat stiff and crinkled, resembling lasagna noodles.... -
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Eurasian watermilfoil is an exotic species. Its leaves are feather-like and sometimes produce reddish flowers that extend... -
Horned Pondweed
Horned Pondweed
Horned pondweed has long, linear, thread-like leaves, resembling an underwater grass. The leaves are arranged in whorls... -
Illinois Pondweed
Illinois Pondweed
Illinois pondweed is very similar to American pondweed and can be easily confused. The thin, oval-shaped leaves... -
Parrotfeather
Parrotfeather
Almost all plants of this species are female. Flowers of Parrotfeather are very small and white in... -
Sago Pondweed
Sago Pondweed
Sago pondweed grows from thickly matted rhizomes (underwater stems). It has no floating leaves. The stems are...
