Invasive Species: Najas minor, Brittleleaf Naiad
Brittleleaf naiad is an invasive annual forb that is native to Europe. The highly branched stems can grow up to 4 ft. (1.2 m) in length and fragment easily; hence the common name. …
Myriophyllum heterophyllum, Variable Watermilfoil
Invasive Species: Myriophyllum heterophyllum, Variable Watermilfoil
Variable watermilfoil is an invasive perennial aquatic herb that has leaves of two noticeably different forms. The submerged leaves are finely dissected, whorled, reddish/greenish-brown, and 1/2 to 2 1/2 in. (1.3 to 6.4 …
Solanum tampicense, Wetland Nightshade
Invasive Species: Solanum tampicense, Wetland Nightshade
Wetland nightshade is a sprawling, semi-woody shrub that invades wetlands in Florida. The green stems are up to 15 ft. (4.6 m) long and prickly. Leaves are alternate, to 10 in. (25 cm) …
Myriophyllum aquaticum, Parrotfeather Watermilfoil
Invasive Species: Myriophyllum aquaticum, Parrotfeather Watermilfoil
Parrotfeather watermilfoil is an herbaceous, rooted, submerged/emergent plant that invades aquatic habitats throughout much of the United States. Stems are stout and blue-green in color. Leaves are abundant, whorled, pinnately compound, and finely …
Arthraxon hispidus, Small Carpgrass
Invasive Species: Arthraxon hispidus, Small Carpgrass
Small carpgrass is an invasive annual grass that was introduced into the United States, either accidentally or by immigrants, from Japan and eastern Asia. The plant stands to 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) tall …
Murdannia keisak, Marsh Dewflower
Invasive Species: Murdannia keisak, Marsh Dewflower
Marsh dewflower (wart-removing-herb) is an annual, emergent plant that invades wetlands in the southeastern and northwestern United States. Plant stems are succulent, form roots at the nodes, and grow prostrate along the ground. …
Paspalum quadrifarium, Tussock Paspalum
Invasive Species: Paspalum quadrifarium, Tussock Paspalum
Tussock paspalum is an invasive perennial plant that grows in large, bluish-green bunches, or tufts, reaching 6 ft. (1.8 m) in height. Leaves are 5.9-15.7 in. (15-40 cm) long, 0.2-0.3 in. (5-8 mm) …
Cyperus entrerianus, Deeprooted Sedge
Invasive Species: Cyperus entrerianus, Deeprooted Sedge
Deeprooted sedge is a wetland sedge that invades disturbed areas throughout the southeastern United States. It is a robust, up to 40 in. (102 cm) tall, grass-like plant with deeply set, thick rhizomes …
Hydrilla verticillata, hydrilla
Invasive Species: Hydrilla verticillata, Hydrilla
Hydrilla is a submersed, rooted invasive aquatic plant that can grow in water to depths of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Plants can survive in depths to 40 ft. (12 m) in nonturbid water. Leaves …
Guest Article – Educational Campaign Implementation: IPM Strategies for Hydrilla Management
EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN IMPLEMENTATION: IPM STRATEGIES FOR HYDRILLA MANAGEMENT
J. Bradshaw, UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension; J. Cuda, UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department; K. Gioeli, UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Extension; and J. Gillett-Kaufman, UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department
Hydrilla verticillata (a.k.a. hydrilla) …