Aquatic Plants

Aquatic plants are central members of wetland communities that provide food and shelter, directly or indirectly, for many organisms; erosion control; oxygen enricment of water through photosynthesis.

Aquatic plant distribution, abundance, and vigor are influenced by abiotic factors including water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, nutrients levels, turbidity, sediment type, water and wind currents, depth, and changes in water levels.