Phyllanthus fluitans - Florida Invasive Species Partnership

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Weed Alert Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) In September 2010, this floating plant native to Central and South America was found in the southern portion of the Peace River. This was the first time the species had been found in the United States. It has the possibility of being a nuisance plant in ponds, lakes and slack water areas of rivers. 13mm Identification: • The leaves are arranged in two vertical rows, as leaves on opposite sides of a stem, light blue-green in color, 1 to 2 cm long, and typically lie on surface of the water. • Each leaf has two large pockets, these pockets being located to the left and right of the leaf median, respectively. • Flowers are minute (2 to 4 mm wide) and whitish. If found upstream of DeSoto Park in Arcadia, please contact: Michael Sowinski – Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Invasive Plant Management Section 2001 Homeland-Garfield Road, Bartow, FL 33830 michael.sowinski@myfwc.com Office: 863-534-7074 x230, Fax: 863-534-7181 Red Root Floater taking over canal All photographs taken by FWC staff
Acknowledgements • Fl. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - Danielle Schobl, Kelle Sullivan • South Florida Water Management District - Brian Nelson and Ronnie Crosby • Fl. Department of Environmental Protection - Charles Cook, Michelle Sims • University of South Florida Herbarium - Dr. Richard Wunderlin • Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority • Canoe Outpost: Peace River - Trent Anthney • Peace River Campground • Naples Botanical Garden - Dr. George Wilder • Wildland Weeds editor Karen Brown Credit: Dr. George Wilder
Page 1 and 2: Phyllanthus fluitans: A New Invasiv
Page 3 and 4: Description • It is a floating aq
Page 5 and 6: Chronology of Florida Occurrence
Page 7: Peace River Watershed Credit: SWFWM
Page 11: Control Measures In October and Nov
Page 15 and 16: Reproduction Plants reproduce by:
Page 17 and 18: How did it get here? Nursery/Aquari
Page 19: Getting the Word Out! • Co-author

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