How to Identify Common Aquatic Plants
The layout of this chart enables the identification of aquatic plants and invasive aquatic weeds. The plants are divided into three categories: free floating, submersed and emergent, based on their growth form and features. Each aquatic plant and aquatic weed identification contains a specific photographic overview and a close up to help identify the specimen. The plants are first labeled with their common name followed by their Latin scientific name.

 

	Free Floating Plants  float on the water surface and are not attached to the bottom
	Submersed Plants root in the sediment and usually grow entirely underwater
	Emergent Plants are rooted in the lake bottom, but extend out of the water