Common Name(s): | Common poolmat, Horned pondweed |
Scientific Name: | Zannichellia palustris |
Family: | Zannichelliaceae |
Growth Traits: | Native, Perennial, Warm |
Description: Common poolmat is a submerged plant that looks similar to baby pondweed but can be distinguished by the leaves and the fruit. The leaves are thread-like and opposite and the fruit looks like a small banana in the axials of the leaves. Common poolmat is a desirable plant because it provides good habitat for small fish and invertebrates are which are eaten by fish and waterfowl. The plant and seeds are eaten by waterfowl. |
Chemical Control Options: Diquat, endothall, fluridone, triclopyr. |
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: Common poolmat is easily controlled by grass carp because it is one of their preferred foods. |