Aquatic and Wetland Plants
Aquatic Plants
Plants that grow in water either floating on the surface, growing up from the bottom of the body of water or growing under the surface of the water. [NALT]
Any microscopic or macroscopic vegetal organism living in the aquatic environment, excluding bacteria and viruses. [AGROVOC]
Wetland Plants
Plants adapted for survival in soils frequently saturated with surface or groundwater. [NALT]
Narrower Topics
Related Topics: Aquatic and Wetland Plants, Weeds
Related Topics: Herbicides
Related Topics: Aquatic and Wetland Plants, Native Plants
Publications
Nelumbo nucifera Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Pondweeds of Florida
The Ecology of Charophyte Algae (Charales)
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Prevent Erosion in Stormwater Ponds Naturally with Plants
Michelle AtkinsonSeptember 10th, 2024How Aquatic Plants Help Reduce Erosion in Stormwater Ponds Stormwater ponds play a critical role in managing runoff, improving water quality, and preventing flooding. These ponds are designed to capture rainwater, allowing it to slowly infiltrate the ground or be released into nearby waterways. However, one of the common challenges faced by stormwater ponds is […]
Out of the Weeds: Regulatory Nonnative and Invasive Plant Lists
Christine KrebsAugust 28th, 2024This blog was written by Anelise Bullard, UF/IFAS CAIP communications intern. Nonnative and invasive plant lists help communicate species that are harmful to agriculture, natural resources, and/or ecosystems. Species are listed in order to prevent their spread, limit their impacts, and protect our local ecosystems and economy. There are five lists that many people come […]
Why are plants important to aquatic ecosystems?
Christine KrebsFebruary 21st, 2024As Floridians, we love our freshwater resources. Did you know Florida has over 1 million acres of freshwater? That’s about the size of Rhode Island! Many of our fondest memories are of boating, fishing, or water skiing in freshwater systems across the state. Other activities include kayaking our famous spring runs or birdwatching among the […]
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