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Myriophyllum alterniflorum DC.

Alternateflower watermilfoil

Haloragaceae (Water-Milfoil Family)

USDA Symbol: MYAL3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A submerged aquatic plant. Avoid using milfoil since it is often confused with the European which is invasive.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Distribution

USA: CT , MA , ME , MI , MN , NH , NY , RI , VT , WI
Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N), GL(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Aquatic: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Myriophyllum alterniflorum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Myriophyllum alterniflorum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Myriophyllum alterniflorum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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