American Pondweed
American pondweed (also called long-leaf pondweed) has elliptical-shaped floating leaves that are green and often have brown spots.
Read MoreFloating-Leaf Pondweed
Floating-leaf pondweed has long, narrow, stiff submersed leaves and two- to four-inch long floating leaves on long stalks.
Read MoreWater Shield, Dollar Bonnet
Water shield’s floating leaves are smaller than lilies, green on the top and brown and slimy on the bottom; flowers are typically brownish.
Read MoreWater Lily, Lily Pad
Water lily is rooted with large round leaves that have a notch in them; it flowers in summer.
Read MoreDuckweed
Duckweed is a small free–floating plant that resembles clovers and has short roots.
Read MoreAzolla, Mosquito Fern
Mosquito fern floats on the surface, forming large colonies, and can be green or red to brown.
Read MoreLarge-Leaf Pondweed
Large-Leaf Pondweed has long, wide floating leaves that curl away from the stem.
Read MoreSpatterdock, Cow Lily
Spatterdock has large heart-shaped leaves that float on the water or stand up some and yellow flowers.
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