From the photos, I have no idea of what this might be. Photo 5 leads me to believe they are some kind of leaves. But photo 1 and 4 have me completely stumped.
Can you provide a little more info -- like what kind of texture do they have. How long have they been there? Could you get a photo of this stuff in your hand, or maybe on a paper plate so we can get a better idea of what it really looks like?
Jason - not to be critical, but your photos are sorely lacking The first two images are somewhat blurred and too far away to be of any benefit; and the last blurred image shows what appears to be partially dessicated leaves that are detached from the main stem. Leaves always provide a clue to a plant's identity. But, HOW the leaves attach to the stem also prove valuable in many instances. Based on these pictures, my best guess is one of the many species of water primrose - except they normally grow in shoreline areas.
ok i knew it was a long shot with those pictures let me try and get some better ones...the pond is still not full pool and with all the rain it went up a few feet so im starting to wonder if they are even water plants....maybe they were along the bank and then it went up....just threw me because i hadnt noticed them til the other day....ill post some better pics as soon as i can....thanks!
Not a plant expert but all the water-shield/ dollar bonnet I have seen has one leaf per long stem. Look at the link and see what you think � check "other photos" on the link also.
i agree ..especially since the plant is green and red...it says glyphosate will control it...i have some of that , think i could just spray it on?....thanks everybody...each leaf is about the size of a quarter or a little larger
Jason - that's a much better picture that you linked above. It is definitely primrose (Ludwigia spp).
Here's a photo of a healthier specimen.
Watershield differs considerably in appearance from primrose (below).
Glyphosate isn't the best product for primrose, but will do a fair job. But, be cautioned that only aquatic-labeled formulations of glyphosate (usually containing 53.8% active-ingredient) should be applied to ponds & lakes, in combination with an aquatic surfactant. The tallow-amine surfactants contained within many terrestrial-labeled glyphosate formulations (usually those containing 41% active-ingredient) are not intended nor desirable for direct application to aquatic sites.
yep definitely primrose..the picture on the website doesn't look anything like it but when you click on "other photos" it is exactly what i have...thank you gentlemen!
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