Common Name(s): | Baby pondweed, Small pondweed |
Scientific Name: | Potamogeton pusillus |
Family: | Potamogetonaceae |
Growth Traits: | Native, perennial, warm season |
Description: Baby pondweed is a rooted plant with no floating leaves that can form dense mats. It has very thin linear leaves that
grow to about 2.5 inches long. It is a desirable plant because it provides good habitat for small fish and invertebrates, which are eaten by fish and waterfowl. The plant and seeds are eaten by waterfowl. |
Chemical Control Options: Endothall, fluridone, imazamox,diquat, bispyribac or flumioxazin. |
Mechanical Control Options: Physically removing it is only temporarily effective due to its ability to come back from roots and seeds in the water. |
Biological Control Options: Baby pondweed is easily controlled by grass carp because it is one of their preferred foods. |