Murdannia keisak - aneilema, marsh dewflower
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Low growing
herbaceous plant found along shallow freshwater wetlands including
marshes, swamps, ponds, streams, rivers, ditches, and canals. It can
grow in heavily shaded to sunny environments. Aneilima is a serious
ecological threat because it is capable of forming solid mats of
vegetation that exclude native plants. Herbicide applied post-emergence
is the most effective control method available. This procedure may need
to be repeated for several years. Mechanical control should be
restricted, because aneilima reproduces vegetatively. Recreational use
in the area should be restricted to prevent the spread. Because it
occurs in wetlands, the number of herbicides available for controlling
aneilima is limited. Coupled with the fact that few other viable
control methods are available, prevention may be the most important
means of managing aneilima.
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| Marsh dewflower infestation |
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| Marsh dewflower leaves |
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