365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Gruesome Twosome
Day 271: Do not be misled by Nymphaea odorata's beautiful blossom and sweet fragrance. This introduced plant, native to the eastern part of the country, is considered an invasive menace in the Pacific Northwest. That said, they are often sold by nurseries to people who want to add them to landscaped ponds and water gardens and thus have made their way into many (most!) of our lakes. They quickly snuff out native species and often create areas of stagnant, poorly oxygenated water when the leaves form a barrier on the surface, blocking natural aeration. Nymphaea occurs in many colors, although white and pink are the most typical.
Labels:
aquatics,
invasive species,
kayaking,
Nymphaea odorata,
Tanwax Lake,
water lily
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