Lake Weed Identifier

Floating Weeds

  • floating

    Leaves are large, round and slit to the center. Underside of the leaf is often purplish. Stem is below the surface. Roots are thick and fleshy, most often buried in mud.

  • floating

    Leaves are oval in shape with smooth edges, usually with a rustcolored underside. Stem is attached to the middle of the leaf.

  • floating

    Leaves are both floating and submersed. Oblong and narrow near the stem. Leaves are oppositely attached to the stem, most often in pairs.

  • floating

    Leaves are the size of a pencil eraser. May be observed individually or in clusters upon close observation. Small root hairs may be seen hanging down from the underside of the leaf.