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Plant Identification -- Submerged Weeds -- Cabomba |
CABOMBA (Cabomba caroliniana)
Common name: Fanwort
Treatment Tips: Treat early in the season before plants become calcified.
Description: Submersed leaves are oppositely arranged on the stem. The leaves are fan-shaped and dissected into many narrow segments. Undissected floating leaves may also be present. Flower is white to light yellow and emerges from the water. Do not confuse with Chara.
Distribution: Southeastern quarter of the United States, north to central Illinois.
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Recommended Control Method: or areas less than 1 acre, tank mix 1 part Cutrine-Plus to 5 parts Weedtrine-D. Apply at the rate of 1 1/2 gallons per 1/5 surface acre.*
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For areas in excess of 1 acre, tank mix 1 part Cutrine-Plus to 1 part Reward. Apply at the rate of 2 gallons per surface acre.*
**Dilute to facilitate even distribution.
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Maintenance Control Method: Add Aquashade at the rate of 1 quart per acre-foot of water to prevent initial growth or to retard regrowth of plants after chemical treatment.
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Alternate Control Methods: Reward: 1 to 2 gallons per surface acre.
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Descriptions and pictures are from the book "How to Identify and Control Water Weeds and Algae", Edited by James C. Schmidt, 5th edition revised 1998, copyright 1976 Applied Biochemists. |
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