05/31/2026
Don’t let the small white flowers fool you.
Brazilian elodea is a submerged invader that can quickly turn a healthy shoreline or marina into a tangled mess.
How to spot it:
• Whorls of 4–6 leaves along the stem
• Small white 3-petaled surface flowers
• Thick mats that clog props and pumps
This invasive spreads through fragmentation. Even a small piece broken loose can drift away and start a new colony.
Seen Brazilian elodea around your dock?
A) Yes: it’s a problem
B) Not yet, but I’m watching
C) I think so, but not sure
Improper removal can spread fragments and make infestations worse.
We use Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) for targeted removal in high-traffic waterways.
Your Vision is Our Mission.
WA REG No. SAMPSBS764C8
OR CCB No. 260780
📸: Washington State Noxious W**d Board