Hydrilla is a highly invasive aquatic species which thrives on warm water temperatures, nutrients, and sunlight. It is a tubor plant that will grow in five to six feet of water.

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Once established it is very difficult to eradicate, and if disturbed by being pulled out of the lake, for example, it will spread. 

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(this photo is from the pond at Chota Road and SR444)

 

 

 

 

 

There is risk that Hydrilla could impede navigation and swimming in shallow areas.

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For more general information from the USDA, click here.

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