Scientific Name: Heteranthera reniformis

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  • Common Name:
    Kidney Leaf
  • Type:
    Aquatic herb
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local waterways. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Species List:
    aquatic plant,
Identification Notes

Attached plant with emergent leaves, spreads by seed and emergent stem produces roots at nodes.

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: Manual or mechanical removal. Chemical treatment.