Lake Tarpon Vegetation
 
Everything you always wanted to know about aquatic plants is at the UF web site.

Desirable Vegetation

Pickerel Weed
Tape Grass
(more to come)

Undesirable Vegetation

Hydrilla
Cattail
Coontail
(more to come)

What is that weed caught in my prop?

Probably Hydrilla, an exotic (not from around here and not supposed to be here) weed commonly found in aquariums.  It is often spread by propeller as the boat is towed from one lake to another.  Always clean your prop and trailer before putting in!

Who sprays to kill weeds?

Pinellas County Mosquito Control does the spraying at the direction of the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management.

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