Fanwort is an invasive aquatic plant native to the southeastern United States and parts of South America. Today, it has invaded parts of the Crowe River watershed in central Ontario, as well …

What is Fanwort, Cabomba? Physical Characteristics Leaves: two types. Submersed: Opposite; Whorled; Short leaf stalks; Floating: Alternate; Leaf blade linear or oval-shaped; Flowers: …

It has divided submerged leaves in the shape of a fan (hence the vernacular name fanwort) and is much favoured by aquarists as an ornamental and oxygenating plant for fish tanks.

Fanwort is a submerged invasive aquatic plant that can form dense mats at the water surface. The delicate green underwater leaves are fan-like and average 2 inches across. Leaves are …

Fanwort stems become brittle in late summer, which causes the plant to break apart, facilitating its distribution and invasion of new waterbodies. It produces seed but vegetative reproduction …

Learn more about How to Control Fanwort (Cabomba). View plant photos, descriptions, maps, treatment options, and more.

Native to the southern United States, and a popular aquarium plant, fanwort is regionally invasive and found in 3-10 feet of water in acidic lakes, ponds, and quiet streams. Fanwort can form …

Fanwort, any of about seven species of aquatic flowering plants constituting the genus Cabomba, of the fanwort or water-shield family (Cabombaceae), native to the New World tropics and …

Fanwort, known commonly by its scientific name Cabomba caroliniana, is a non-native aquatic invasive species introduced from South America. This plant is listed as a banned invasive and …

Size: Fanwort is a submerged aquatic perennial plant and can grow 7 ft or higher. 1935, release from aquarium in Lake Michigan drainage (U.S. EPA 2008). Fanwort stems become brittle in …