What is this pretty plant

I got it from XXXXXX (dont want to get anyone in trouble)... but he hasnt been on here in forever! and I completly forgot what the name of this plant was... its def my favorite... I love how the new leafs are pink... and the veins stay pink forawhile even on the green leafs.

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Sunset Hygrophilla(Hygrophila polysperma Rosanervig). Beautiful plant but on the aquatic weeds list in many states(OK to keep it but illegal to sell).

That's awesome! Sandman’s favorite plant is an illegal invasive aquatic species!


"It is on the Federal noxious weed list, which means it is illegal in all 50 states, not just Florida. It has actually been that way for quite some time, but some distributors had special permits to sell the plant. The USDA is no longer issuing or renewing the permits. The USDA is now going into pet shops looking for the plants and if they find them, they are asking the stores where they got them from. The USDA is also starting to come after Internet sellers, and there is talk they will next be going after EBAY sellers. Hygrophila polysperma, (either green or sunset) and Lymnophila sessiflora are the main plants they are most concerned about, but there are others. I have discontinued these plants, as I can not afford the $10,000 fine or to go to jail for selling a plant that’s only worth a buck."

Wow, an illegal weed/marijuana fish tank plant!!

Don't be too excited protocl, it's only considered as an INVASIVE PLANT.

I'm calling the cops.

flo77 wrote:Don't be too excited protocl, it's only considered as an INVASIVE PLANT.

Wow, an illegal INVASIVE weed/marijuana fish tank plant!!

protocl wrote:

flo77 wrote:Don't be too excited protocl, it's only considered as an INVASIVE PLANT.

Wow, an illegal INVASIVE weed/marijuana fish tank plant!!

Pretty sure if you smoked it, it wouldn't be anything like marijuana...LOL but you could try?

And sand, that plant is sweet lookin! Lovin' the colors!

WSDA doesn't regulate the plant, the legality of selling thois plant is a tricky issue. I wouldn't sell it. And I wouldn't say that xxxxx did an illegal thing

i have a crap load of those in my back yard pond thingy lol

it was just that the post iceburg put it kinda scared me a lil'.... lol.... i really dont want to get anyone in trouble, the guy I got them from is a super cool guy. anyway, thanks for the identification!

sandnuka wrote:it was just that the post iceburg put it kinda scared me a lil'.... lol.... i really dont want to get anyone in trouble, the guy I got them from is a super cool guy. anyway, thanks for the identification!

hey Sandnuka yoiu should sell me some of that.. Looks sweet... But no really you should.. LOL

It sure is gorgeous... You daredevil you!

baglel10 wrote:i have a crap load of those in my back yard pond thingy lol

Now that is illegal. Not supposed to introduce it to any body of water anywere

I think everybody has got it, its just illegal to sell. You can give it away.

I went to the WSDA web site and it's not even listed as an invasive species. The WSDA doesn’t care about the plant because it doesn’t do well in northern climates. It's really only a problem in warmer climates like California, Texas, and Florida.

doza... I will hook ya up.... $5000 dollars

sandnuka wrote:doza... I will hook ya up.... $5000 dollars

Waaaat... Really Thanks bud... ...

* Hands over 5000 $1 bills in monopoly money..