Hydrilla verticillata

[LittleMossHead84]

Is there another plant I could have mistaken this for. I purchased it last night, 2 bunches and I believe it could be hydrilla. It doesnt look like the typical pictures you usually see of the 25ft stuff in lakes but it is very similar. I thought it was illegal in most states? If a picture is helpful I will post one later on.

[kaiofcanada]

pictures would be useful :P

[LittleMossHead84]

K, this should help.

[DragonFish71]

Hydrilla verticillata

• Is "state-listed" in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Arkansas, California and Washington.
  • Is on the Florida Prohibited Plants list, Florida Department of Environmental Protection:
• Is on the Federal List of Noxious Weeds (USDA/APHIS, 2000).
• Is on the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council list:
  • Category I - "plants invading and disrupting native plant communities in Florida.

Hydrilla | Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants


It looks a lot like anacharis

[LittleMossHead84]

It looks a lot like anacharis

Awesome call. Now I know what I have in my tank exactly and I am so glad it is not the cancer of the water. Thanks!