Weed problem

mr blobbie · #1 (**permalink**) 29-08-2010, 07:52 PM

We have a long straggly weed growing from the river bed sometimes 10ft long with a small white flower which grows on the surface, can anyone tell me the name of it i am sure it is a large problem on parts of the Spey

Ephemerella · #2 (**permalink**) 29-08-2010, 08:16 PM

Ranunculus; be careful or you'll have barbel next.

Quote:

See the second image: http://cairngormscampaign.org/downlo...Newsletter.pdf

"The Spey Fisheries Board is trying to prevent the spread
of an invasive alien waterweed species of Ranunculus
(same group as the buttercups) that invaded the Spey
from Grantown on Spey downwards some years ago.
There are some major worries on the near horizon for the
Cairngorms and indeed the Highlands in general."

mr blobbie · #3 (**permalink**) 29-08-2010, 08:26 PM

Thanks Ephemerella thats the weed and thanks for the link to that Spey document.

BobP · #4 (**permalink**) 30-08-2010, 06:31 AM

Ranunculus - dreadful stuff. It's full of invertebrates that trout and young salmon will feed on. Best get rid of it as quickly as you can. After all, you don't want your salmon rods to keep hooking their flies on while they catch nothing do you?

BRUCE1 · #5 (**permalink**) 30-08-2010, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ephemerella

Ranunculus; be careful or you'll have barbel next.

barbel just love hiding under it

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