Southern naiad, Najas spp.
Naiad photo
Mature plant
stems 10 to 25 inches long, may branch at nodes
leaves encircle stem in whorls of 3; very narrow, tapering
tiny axillary flowers emerge from sheath at base of leaf
Management
Incorporate nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers to a depth of at least 2 to 4 inches; avoid excessive rates
Herbicides partially control.

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Modified: 11 Sep 1997 Comments to jayoung@ucdavis.edu