The list provided at that side is not all-inclusive of aquatic plants
restricted in each state. In Texas, for instance, add to Salvinia
(all species), water hyacinth, and water lettuce: hydrilla, Eurasian
watermilfoil, giant duckweed, African elodea, alligatorweed, rooted
water hyacinth, paperbark, torpedograss, and water spinach.

Restriction may be defined differently dependent upon state. In
Texas, for instance, the following applies:

"The State of Texas doesn't just frown on the possesion of harmful or
potentially harmful exotic plants. It is illegal to posses these
plants in Texas. Possession of any prohibited plant species is a Class
B Parks and Wildlife Code Misdemeanor punishable by

a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $2000,
a jail term not to exceed 180 days, or
both a fine AND imprisonment.

Each individual plant of a prohibited species constitutes a separate
violation. The law applies to everyone: aquatic plant producers and
distributors, garden centers, pond supply stores, pet stores, and
individual pondkeepers. So if Joe Ponder is caught with 10 water
hyacinth in his backyard pond, that would be 10 separate violations,
with potential fines totalling $20,000."

Do a web search to find out what is allowed or not in your state, and
what potential penalties might be. I suggest a search using the
keywords: YOURSTATE restricted (or prohibited) aquatic plants

Keep in mind that some plants, such as giant salvinia (Salvinia
molesta) are federally restricted---even if your state does not
prohibit the species, it is still illegal to transport across any
state lines.





joe wrote:

jammer wrote:

California
Iris - Blue Flag
Mexicana (Hardy Water Lily)
Salvinia
Water Hyacinth
Water Lettuce

So, when you say restricted, what does that mean? They sell WH & WL at any
pond nursery I've been at here in San Diego.


Joe



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