Opinion: Clear Lake tule has rich history
The aquatic plant in Clear Lake that has been around the longest is without question the tule. That plant has been part of Clear Lake for at least several thousand years and is the most common aquatic plant on the lake. The tule is easily recognized. It’s a tall plant ranging in height from 3-6 feet. The stem is round, green in color and topped with brown seed clusters. The tule is almost always found standing in water. They are located around the lake and are a native plant. Tules die during the winter months and come back in the spring and early summer months. They are a hardy plant and can withstand drought as well as flooding.