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Top left shows a stand of stargrass atop a bed of hydrilla, the most common grass in Accokeek & Potomac Creeks. Top right shows dense hydrilla just below and poking above the surface of Accokeek Creek. Bottom left shows two kayakers surveying the area near the bank for Bay grasses. Bottom right is a photo of spiny nyaid taken through the water.