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What is this pond weed? Is it a friendly plant .. or not?

BristolmagsBristolmags Posts: 3
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This submerged weed has been developing at a rapid pace in our pond over the last month or so. It is now appx six inches in diameter, growing in a loose ball shape.  Can anyone identify it for me and let me know whether it is friendly or invasive?  If I need to get rid of it, can I simply remove it?  It would be great to know if it is a friendly weed, too.  Many thanks indeed!

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,266

    It could be ivy leaved duckweed. Apparently it is less invasive than common duckweed.

  • BristolmagsBristolmags Posts: 3

    Thank you so very much for your reply!

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,142

    I recognize that and will try and remember (or look up) what it is if nobody else IDs it.

    Not a duckweed I don't think



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,732

    Nut, is it Willow Moss?


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,142

    I don't recognize the name Dove but it may be that I never had a name, just the plant.

    I'll check out willow moss.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • BristolmagsBristolmags Posts: 3

    Hi Nutcutlet and Dovefromabove!  I can confirm that this weed is called Ivy-leaved Duckweed.  It's not as invasive as ordinary duckweed and apparently grows fairly slowly -- comparatively.  Thank you so much for your time and kind help!

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,142

    Thanks mags. I'll have to look that one up now.image

     



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,142

    That's the one, I haven't got any now and probably never gave it a name when I had.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
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