Vallisneria australis

Ribbonweed, Eelweed at Beechworth, VIC

Vallisneria australis at Beechworth, VIC - 28 Mar 2022 09:29 AM
Vallisneria australis at Beechworth, VIC - 28 Mar 2022 09:29 AM
Vallisneria australis at Beechworth, VIC - 28 Mar 2022 09:29 AM
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Identification history

Vallisneria australis 10 Jan 2025 JaneR
Unidentified 28 Mar 2022 Sam73

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This aquatic plant grows mainly under the water surface of Lake Sambell in Beechworth. It is around 2m tall and has a shallow fibrous root system. It has recently become dislodged in large numbers, floating to the water surface. This is not typical for this location. I am unsure of the species let alone the cause, any help would be much appreciated.

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JaneR wrote:
   10 Jan 2025
A native plant (despite its common name). Apologies for delay in responding, just picked this up recently. In most cases, dislodging of vVallisneria is caused by one or more of the following: wave action (from wind, power boats), fish (carp, mumbling).

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  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

Species information

  • Vallisneria australis Scientific name
  • Ribbonweed, Eelweed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 784.09m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Vallisneria spiralis Vallisneria gigantea Vallisneria americana

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