Myriophyllum spicatum

Plant Details

Scientific name: Myriophyllum spicatum

Also known as: Water Milfoil

Images: Google Images

Layer: Water

Format: Smal

Height: 0.10 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Edible part:
Root

Edibility:
(1)

Medicinal:
(1)

Features:
None

Carrot - raw or cooked. Sweet and crunchy, carrots were a beloved food for various Native American tribes.

Start Harvest: 01/06

End of Harvest: 30/09

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Guild	Description
Myriophyllum spicatum Water Milfoil	Both Myriophyllum and Ceratophyllum are submerged aquatic plants that provide habitat for various aquatic organisms and contribute to the overall health of the aquatic ecosystem.
Nasturtium officinale Watercress	Nasturtium can help filter water pollutants and improve water quality, benefiting Myriophyllum by creating a cleaner habitat.
Potamogeton lucens Broad-Leaved Pondweed	Potamogeton provides additional underwater structure and habitat for fish and invertebrates, supporting the ecosystem where Myriophyllum thrives.
Sagittaria latifolia Duck Potato, Broadleaf Arrowhead	Sagittaria provides emergent habitat, which can help stabilize the ecosystem around Myriophyllum by preventing erosion.
Typha latifolia Reedmace, Broadleaf cattail, Bullrush, Nailrod	Typha can help control nutrient levels in the water and provides habitat for wildlife, contributing to the health of Myriophyllum.