Muskgrass
March 10, 2016
(Chara spp.) is a complex algae that resembles a higher plant. It’s identified by its pungent, odor and whorls of toothed branched leaves. Ecologically, muskgrass provides shelter for juvenile fish and is associated with black…
Water Celery
March 10, 2016
(Vallisneria americana) also known as eel-grass has long ribbon-like leaves that emerge in clusters. Leaves have a prominent central stripe and leave tips tend to float gracefully at the water’s surface. In the fall, a…
Sago Pondweed
March 10, 2016
(Stuckenia pectinata) is a perennial herb that emerges from a slender rhizome that contains many starchy tubers. Leaves are sharp, thin, and resemble a pine needle. Reddish nutlets (seeds) that resemble beads on a string…