The long leaves of the milfoil plant are especially suited to absorb this gas underwater
[DOC] [TLE] CIR 912/FA007: Creating Wildlife Habitat with Native Florida ... - EDIS [PAR] ... plants produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas ... 
Submerged (submersed) wetland plants grow entirely underwater and .... 
undesirable aquatic plants or weeds, especially invasive non-native species that 
.... Large green leaves and small purple flowers; dormant in winter.