Fanwort
Caboma caroliniana
This noxious weed is a submersed, floating (often rooted) perennial.
It is a Class B noxious weed and has very limited in distribution in Washington State. Detection and eradication of new sites is a high priority statewide. There are no known populations in King County, so it is very important to report any sightings of this plant, especially in natural water bodies or waterways. It is illegal to buy or sell fanwort in Washington State and control is required in King County.
Additional information on fanwort
What to do if you find this plant in King County, WashingtonPlease notify us if you see fanwort growing in King County. Our program staff can provide the property owner or appropriate public agency with site-specific advice on how best to remove it. Also, because fanwort is not established in King County, we have an opportunity to stop it from spreading if we act quickly. We map all known locations of regulated noxious weeds such as fanwort in order to help us and others locate new infestations in time to control them. |
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