Floating water chestnut

Family: Lythraceae
Scientific name: Trapa natans
Description: Plant Form: Mat forming aquatic herb. Size: Can reach 4.5 m deep. Stem: Submerged. Leaves: Submerged leaves feather like in whorls around stem. Surface leaves 2-3 cm long in rosette in oval, triangle or rectangle shape with saw-toothed edges. Flowers: White with 4 petals, above surface. Fruit and Seeds: Hard, woody or bony nut, 3 cm wide with sharp spines. Habitat: Dams, ponds and lakes. Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Common Lifeform: Aquatic

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National and state/territory profiles for this weed

NSW WeedWise (NSW)
! Should be reported
DEECA (VIC)
! Should be reported
QDAF (QLD)
PIRSA (SA)
! Should be reported
DPIRD (WA)
DNRE (TAS)
! Should be reported