Pistia Stratiotes
Early Autumn 2021
6
Early Autumn 2021
6

boni-plant
Help me identify this plant, it's so cool! @brightcolours @KathyB any help?

KathyB
No sorry. Never seen it before :/

boni-plant
@KathyB it turns out it's a #waterlettuce thanks @mehul22

mehul22
always welcome 😄

brightcolours
Haven’t been on for a week so just saw the notification.

brightcolours
In Queensland it’s a Category 3 weed: “Must not be distributed or disposed. This means it must not be released into the environment unless the distribution or disposal is authorised in a regulation or under a permit.” https://weeds.brisbane.qld.gov.au/weeds/water-lettuce #weed

brightcolours
Also a weed in some other states.

boni-plant
@brightcolours I like it, don't ask me why, but it's sort of cool, I've never seen a similar aquatic plant

brightcolours
Yes, distinctive foliage.
#sealettuce @plantstagram
Water Cabbage 😍 #waterlettuce #watercabbage