Characteristics
Trapa natans L.
water chestnut
An invasive plant of ponds, lakes, bays, canals, and slow moving rivers with muddy bottoms. It is very common on the Hudson River and Mohawk River. This plant tends to grow in shallower water, rarely found in water deeper than 15 feet.
Forb/herb
Annual
Vascular
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Not Native
Naturalized
OBL (NWPL)
OBL (NWPL EMP)
OBL (NWPL NCNE)
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Classification
Citation
Trapa natans L.
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.
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