Water soldier
Stratiotes aloides
See it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Water soldier becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
Perennial
Aquatic
Reportable
- Habitat: waterways
Impact
Invades and covers still water. Not present in Australia.Description
- Aquatic floating plant, submerged to emergent.
- Leaves long, narrow, tapering with spiny margins.
- Flowers with 3 white petals emerge from water on short stalks.