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Parrot feather | Myriophyllum aquaticum

May contain: plant, vegetation, grass, moss, land, nature, outdoors, herbal, herbs, tree, woodland, and water
Photo Credit: Parrot feather infestation © G. Lovell
May contain: food, seasoning, plant, herbal, herbs, and dill
May contain: moss, plant, herbal, herbs, vegetation, leaf, grass, soil, tree, and flower
Photo Credit: Myriophyllum aquaticum leaf tip © G. Lovell
May contain: plant, vegetation, grass, moss, land, nature, outdoors, herbal, herbs, tree, woodland, and water
May contain: food, seasoning, plant, herbal, herbs, and dill
May contain: moss, plant, herbal, herbs, vegetation, leaf, grass, soil, tree, and flower

 

Feather-like leaves arranged in whorls of four to six around stems. Emergent leaves can grow up to one foot above water surface.

 

Plant Details

Habitat Noteswater bodies
Mature Heightsubmersed leaves are 1.5-3.5 cm long; emergent leaves are 2-5 cm long. Can grow up to one foot above water surface.