Parrotfeather

( Myriophyllum aquaticum )

QUICK IDENTIFICATION

  • Appearance of tiny, green fir trees growing on the water
  • Waxy coating on stems and leaves which can grow 1 foot above the water
  • Smooth, thick reddish stems
  • Height up to 5 feet

Weed Pictures

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Weed Information

Type Information
Toxicity Non-toxic
Control Aquatic herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local applicator for more information.
Habitat Lake and pond edges, drainage canals, slow moving waterways and rivers.
Root Extensive, shallow root system
Leaf Shape Feather-like leaves
Lifespan Perennial; two years or longer
Priority 3 Weed Not a noxious weed, but a regulated plant; potential for significant negative economic and ecological impacts.
Similar Looking Plants Erasian watermilfoil, Northern watermilfoil, Coontail and water marigold
Important Information Commonly sold for aquaria and aquatic gardens; it has escaped to become invasive in ponds and other calm water bodies. Can reproduce from roots and plant fragments.
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