What is Cabomb?

Rod Cabomb , which contains seven species, belongs to the family Cabombaceae, the family Lily. More commonly called Fanworts, plants Cabomb are fresh water, submerged water perennials that prefer a sturdy water station. Plants are dimorphic, which means that each plant has two different forms of leaves; Fanworts have submerged leaves and leaves similar to lily above the water. They come from parts of South America and several regions of North America, but people introduced them to waterways in other countries. In some regions it is an invasive species. Below the surface are gloomy leaves with multiple branded stems carrying opposite, which were small leaves. c. Caroliniana has dark green leaves, which are about 3 inches (about 8 cm) and divided into five narrow leaflets. Most of the fans above the surface are Peltate - Cirladit with a stem connected in the lower surface of the lower surface. Purple fanwort or c. Pulcherrima , sports have deep purple red stems, although manyIt has reddish stems from species. Most of them have a diameter of 0.5 inches to 0.75 inches (about 1.3 to 1.8 cm), although some species have flowers that are over 1 inch (more than 2.5 cm). They grow individually from the tip of the stem and most of them have six different petals surrounding the yellow center.

It is easy to miss the fruit of the plant; It lies just below the surface of the water. The fruit of each plant consists of usually three swollen carp, which are divided by the ovary into many unicellular units. The fruit ripens into elongated or ovate seeds that have a lid at the narrower end. Seeds are generally about 0.3 inches of 1 inch (1 x 3 cm).

Many people use plants Cabomba as plants of aquarium, but often small leaves and stems that break away from the plants clog the pump filters. In some areas the plant is invasive. Upset the ecosystem, affects the quality of the water and creates a breedThe mosquito's rhening surfaces by blocking movable water and generating stagnant water. The plant also prevents water distribution systems such as dams and water valves. Sometimes it is so strong that it disrupts water recreation such as cruise, fishing and swimming.

Some botanists believe that Cabomba plants were presented in Australian waterways in 1967. In 1999, Australian botanists placed it on the worst 20 worst weeds on the continent - on a list of national significance. In areas where plants are invasive, water sports enthusiasts usually have to check their fishing equipment, including bait containers, boats and trailers and other water sports vehicles and equipment from the leaving route to help prevent it from spreading.