Fanwort

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Fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana) is a rooted submerged plant with leaves usually opposite but sometimes whorled. Submerged leaves are thread-like and are finely dissected to form a characteristic fan shape, usually 1 to 3 cm wide. Floating leaves occur in the uppermost leaf axis on the stem. They are narrow and nearly diamond shaped. Stems are slender and may be covered with a thin slime. Flowers are small and white to pinkish and are borne in the same upper leaf axis as the floating leaves.

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Fanwort is abundant in ponds, lakes, and sluggish streams, mainly from central to south Mississippi. It does not tolerate a wide range of physical and chemical factors. Fanwort seldom causes any problems.

Special care was taken to make certain that all herbicide treatments are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the manner described. Registrations of specific practices are often changed or deleted; therefore, treatments suggested in this information sheet may not remain current indefinitely. Read and observe the manufacturer's label to prevent misuse of a herbicide. It is not intended or proposed that usage of any given practice suggested in this information sheet be in violation with existing registration or manufacturer's label.

If you fail to carefully read and follow suggested treatments, you could cause extensive damage to the environment, crops, livestock or humans.