Hydrilla

Examples

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• The invasive plant known as hydrilla, Hydrilla verticillata, is sometimes called the perfect aquatic weed because of its reproductive adaptability.

  Academic text (2005)

• Since its introduction into the United States from Southeast Asia in the 1950s near Tampa, Florida, hydrilla has clogged waterways throughout the southeastern United States.

  Academic text (2005)

• The bottom line is that resistant hydrilla can spread quickly.

  Academic text (2005)

• These include monitoring lakes regularly to keep the spread of resistant hydrilla in check.

  Academic text (2005)

• Now it appears that some hydrilla is becoming resistant to the herbicide that has been most effective against it.

  Academic text (2005)

• Meanwhile, concerns over the resistant hydrilla persist.

  Academic text (2005)

• This herbivorous fish can control hydrilla, but it often eats most of the native vegetation, too.

  Academic text (2005)

• Rooted in bottom sediments, hydrilla grows long, thin stems that rapidly reach the water's surface and form a thick mat.

  Academic text (2005)

• The invasive plant known as hydrilla, Hydrilla verticillata, is sometimes called the perfect aquatic weed because of its reproductive adaptability.

• Rooted in bottom sediments, hydrilla grows long, thin stems that rapidly reach the water's surface and form a thick mat.

Compounds

H

Hydrilla verticillata

• Specialized

9.9

A water plant with narrow leaves in rings that grows fast and clogs lakes and rivers

Surface Forms

Etymology