Cabomba

Cabomba (Cabomba spp.), or fanwort, is a fully submerged aquatic plant, originally introduced into Australia as an aquarium plant. Five species are recognised but only one of these, Cabomba caroliniana, is known to be naturalised in Australia

Impacts:

Dominates native vegetation, obstructs creeks, lakes and dams, chokes out native plants, birds, fish and reptiles, impedes aquatic recreational activities, endangers swimmers who can become entangled, affects water quality, increases siltation in lakes

Description:

Perennial, aquatic herbs growing below the surface, stems up to 10 m long, submerged leaves and stems have a thin gelatinous coating, leaves opposite and repeatedly divided to form feathery, fan-shaped structures, flowers produced above the surface in various colours

Control:

Mechanical removal of small infestations, herbicides effective

Source http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au

Aquatic Weed Harvester Australia

Established in 1994