Local Native Plants

bigoletankoffish · 05-06-2004, 11:11 PM

I'm trying to find some resources on the net about aquatic plants that are locally native to my area. I was thinking about starting up a tank with all native plants and fish.

Does any one know of a resource(s) on the web that might have listings of native species and where to collect them? I've not had much luck with Texas Parks and Wildlife, or any US Gov't web sites. This is more for the Central Texas region, but any information would help.

**SCMurphy** · 05-07-2004, 01:50 AM

Go to the library, there is a two volume book on the aquatic and wetland plants in your region, they might have it. We have it at work, I'll get the info for you tomorrow.

2la · 05-07-2004, 02:02 AM

Hopefully find something here...

http://www.tapms.org/TAPMSlinks02Pla...ementTools.htm

wellbiz · 05-07-2004, 02:04 AM

This looks promising http://ward-tx.tamu.edu/publications...aticPlants.pdf

Jason

tanganyikandoug · 05-07-2004, 02:24 AM

what are you looking for? ive seen cabomba, ludwigia, hornwort, vals, and others growing in new braunfels and boerne when i go fishing. also anacharis and hydrilla can be found around.

dapi · 05-07-2004, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tanganyikandoug

what are you looking for? ive seen cabomba, ludwigia, hornwort, vals, and others growing in new braunfels and boerne when i go fishing. also anacharis and hydrilla can be found around.

Tom Barr mentionned that he found some crypts in a location in Florida close to Gainesville.

Robert H · 05-07-2004, 08:29 AM

how about a native plant database with maps showing the regions of the country?

http://plants.usda.gov/home_page.html

bigoletankoffish · 05-07-2004, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the info, this is what I was looking for.

There wasn't a specific type of plant that I was looking for, but rather place to gather it from and what locations would be good for that. Now I just need to start gathering stuff for it.

I know other people have had to of done this before, but I haven't seen much info about it or pictures of other peoples tanks. Is there anyone on here that has?

**Buck** · 05-09-2004, 01:29 PM

I am always on the lookout for new native plants and wood to try, early in the growing season is the best time to get your plants. Some of my finds have done great and some have failed miserably, but hey, thats half the fun.
My best find to date is Samolus valerandi and I still have it in my tank.

The hardest part is IDing the variety. Be sure to keep a good eye on the surrounding plants and wood for insect larvae and/or disease... you dont want a nice batch of eggs hatching in your house... :lol:

dapi · 05-09-2004, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

I am always on the lookout for new native plants and wood to try, early in the growing season is the best time to get your plants. Some of my finds have done great and some have failed miserably, but hey, thats half the fun.
My best find to date is Samolus valerandi and I still have it in my tank.

The hardest part is IDing the variety. Be sure to keep a good eye on the surrounding plants and wood for insect larvae and/or disease... you dont want a nice batch of eggs hatching in your house... :lol:

I was checking the Tropica page and this looks like a really nice plant. Where can I get a 100 of these?

**Urkevitz** · 05-09-2004, 05:57 PM

Buck what resources do you use to help ID?

05-06-2004, 11:11 PM	#1
bigoletankoffish Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 42	I'm trying to find some resources on the net about aquatic plants that are locally native to my area. I was thinking about starting up a tank with all native plants and fish. Does any one know of a resource(s) on the web that might have listings of native species and where to collect them? I've not had much luck with Texas Parks and Wildlife, or any US Gov't web sites. This is more for the Central Texas region, but any information would help. __________________ Big Ole Tank of Fish 110g FluVal 404, 2.7wpg, Tunze pH Controller, Pressurized CO2 20g Ehiem 2222, 3.25wpg, DIY CO2 My tanks and my fish

05-07-2004, 01:50 AM	#2
SCMurphy PT Biologist (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 3,197	Go to the library, there is a two volume book on the aquatic and wetland plants in your region, they might have it. We have it at work, I'll get the info for you tomorrow. __________________ Sean Aquascape? I'm a crypt farmer. It's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore looking like an idiot. That IS an aquascape, it's titled "The Vacant Lot".

05-07-2004, 02:04 AM	#4
wellbiz Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,270	This looks promising http://ward-tx.tamu.edu/publications...aticPlants.pdf Jason __________________ 120g, Flourite & Sand. DIY Stand and Canopy. CF lighting 3wpg, Pressurized C02, DIY reactor. 2-XP3's, 500watt heater. Heavily planted

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Robert H Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (31/100%) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 2,327	how about a native plant database with maps showing the regions of the country? http://plants.usda.gov/home_page.html __________________ Robert Paul Hudson RAOK Club #1 Kindness like love is unconditional

05-07-2004, 05:56 PM	#8
bigoletankoffish Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 42	Thanks for the info, this is what I was looking for. There wasn't a specific type of plant that I was looking for, but rather place to gather it from and what locations would be good for that. Now I just need to start gathering stuff for it. I know other people have had to of done this before, but I haven't seen much info about it or pictures of other peoples tanks. Is there anyone on here that has? __________________ Big Ole Tank of Fish 110g FluVal 404, 2.7wpg, Tunze pH Controller, Pressurized CO2 20g Ehiem 2222, 3.25wpg, DIY CO2 My tanks and my fish

05-07-2004, 02:02 AM	#3
2la Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 993	Hopefully find something here... http://www.tapms.org/TAPMSlinks02Pla...ementTools.htm

05-07-2004, 02:24 AM	#5
tanganyikandoug Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 69	what are you looking for? ive seen cabomba, ludwigia, hornwort, vals, and others growing in new braunfels and boerne when i go fishing. also anacharis and hydrilla can be found around.

05-09-2004, 01:29 PM	#9
Buck Planted Tank VIP (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lebanon, CT Posts: 4,939	I am always on the lookout for new native plants and wood to try, early in the growing season is the best time to get your plants. Some of my finds have done great and some have failed miserably, but hey, thats half the fun. My best find to date is Samolus valerandi and I still have it in my tank. The hardest part is IDing the variety. Be sure to keep a good eye on the surrounding plants and wood for insect larvae and/or disease... you dont want a nice batch of eggs hatching in your house... :lol: __________________ Buckmanshome.Com

05-09-2004, 05:57 PM	#11
Urkevitz Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NY Posts: 1,866	Buck what resources do you use to help ID?

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