MOSQUITO FERN OR AZOLLA
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MOSQUITO FERN OR AZOLLA |
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Mosquito
Fern or Azolla is a true aquatic fern that is small, branched and floats
on the surface. The small overlapping
leaves vary in color from red, reddish-purple, reddish-green to green.
The stems are branched
and covered by the overlapping leaves. The roots, when present, are
slender and unbranched. The leaves are arranged
alternately in two rows and are two-lobed; the lower lobe is under
water. Individual plants are smaller than a dime; however large numbers
of plants often cover the pond’s surface giving a distinct reddish
color and velvety texture. Control is quite easy with either Reward
or Weedtrine-D with Cide-Kick added to the spray mixture for better
penetration and coverage of the plants.
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