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Curly-Leaf Pondweed - Ludden Lake

Status
Verified
Date First Found
7/13/2015
Location First Found
next to the boat launch pier--opposite side from the ramp--only saw a few plants
Latitude and Longitude
42.87619960, -90.19953830
Original Extent
Don't know (e.g. didn't check whole lake)


Curly-Leaf Pondweed

About Curly-Leaf Pondweed

Curly-leaf pondweed is an invasive aquatic perennial that is native to Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. It was accidentally introduced to United States waters in the mid-1880s by hobbyists who used it as an aquarium plant. The leaves are reddish-green, oblong, and about 3 inches long, with distinct wavy edges that are finely toothed. The stem of the plant is flat, reddish-brown and grows from 1 to 3 feet long. The plant usually drops to the lake bottom by early July.