Watershield
(Brasenia schreberi)
Description
Floating leafs oval to eliptical with smooth, unlobed edges. The "stem" (petiole) is attached to the middle of the leaf. Leaves may be 2 - 5 inches in length. A slimy, gelatinous coating covers the underside of leaf and stem particularly on mature plants. a dull purple flower is produced in early summer. Growth is from a rootstock. Ususally found in shallow, acid waters throughout the eastern United States, Gulf regions and Pacific coast.
Suggested Treatments
| Navigate | Use at the rate of 150lb to 200lb per surface acre, distribute granulars evenly over area to be treated. To be used early in the season before the plant forms a flower. |
| Rodeo | Use at the rate of 3/4 gallon per surface acre, dilute with water for coverage and add 1/4oz Cide Kick per gallon of solution. For use later in the season after the plant has formed its flowers. |
Use restrictions of treated water with Navigate
| Drinking | Swimming | Irrigation | Fishing |
| None* | None* | None* | None* |
* Although this product has no specific restrictions, each state may have their own restrictions, check with your fish and game or conservation agency.
Use restrictions of treated water with Rodeo
| Drinking | Swimming | Irrigation | Fishing |
| None | None | None | None |
