Aquatic Weed ID Guide
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American Pondweed
(Potamogeton americanus)
American pondweed has floating, sword shaped leaves. This plant can be easily identified in ponds where its floating leaves form a mat on the surface. It is best controlled in the early stage of development before the formation of a nutlet and subsequent seed dispersal.