Re: [APD] Definition of a "weed"

["Richard J. Sexton" <richard at aquaria_net>]

>Hi all,
>
>I have seen certain plants referred to on this list as "weeds". Amazon
>swords come to mind. I was just wondering what aquarium plants are
>considered "weeds", plants that are not considered "weeds", and why?

Weed is used in a colloqial sense here to refer to any fast growing
plant capable of filling a tank if you're not careful. Aponogetons
for example; swords, many stem plants. 




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