Hydrilla

Description

Hydrilla is a fast-growing, invasive submerged aquatic plant characterized by its long, slender, branching stems, small leaves arranged in whorls of 2-8 around the stem, and finely serrated leaf margins

Physical Characteristics

Stems: Long, slender, branching stems that can grow up to 23 feet in length.

Leaves: Small, lance-shaped or oblong, arranged in whorls of 2 to 8 around the stem.

Leaf Margins: Distinctly toothed or serrated with small spines along the edges.

Roots: Poorly developed, primarily serving to anchor the plant to the substrate.

Salinity Tolerance:

Has a high resistance to salinity compared to many other freshwater aquatic plants. Light & Nutrients:

Can grow in low sunlight areas and tolerate both high and low nutrient conditions.