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Information on the location of this exotic plant.
Fanwort
(Cabomba caroliniana)
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Species Description
Fanwort is a submerged bright green aquatic plant with narrow leaves arranged in a fan shape manner oppositely located on a long a narrow stem. Floating, lily-like leaves are found on the water's surface during flower production. Flowers are small, white, and emergent. This stem plant stands approximately 20 inches tall, with its slender stem coated in a gelatinous slime. Leaf segments are approximately 1mm wide. Fanwort flowers from July through September.
General Information
Fanwort is a native plant of the southern United States, and Latin and South America. It is currently found in Arlington Mill Reservoir in North Salem, Island Pond in Derry, Phillips Pond in Sandown, Mine Falls Pond in Nashua, and the Nashua River in Nashua. This exotic plant was discovered in New Hampshire in the late 1960's and entered the state via the back of a transient boat trailer or was dumped from a tropical fish aquarium. Characteristic of many exotic plants introduced to a new environment, Fanwort quickly invades shoreline areas of waterbodies, ultimately impairing recreational activities.