Pond Crassula (New Zealand Pygmy Weed)
Pond Crassula is native to New Zealand and Australia and is widespread in the south-east of England. It is commonly found in slow flowing water or lakes up to 3m deep.
It has yellowish-green leaves less than 2cm long, and white or light pink solitary flowers.
New Zealand Pigmy Weed (GBNNSS)
What we can do
We can remove Pond Crassula within our parks, green spaces, and verges. However, we cannot remove Pond Crassula from private property.
Actions
If you believe you have seen Pond Crassula in our parks or green spaces (and not their native counterparts) please report this through fix my street. Do not try to remove it yourselves, if it is in our parks and open spaces.