Plant Details

Myriophyllum spicatum

Water Milfoil

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General Information

Scientific name: Myriophyllum spicatum
Also known as: Water Milfoil

Plant Properties

Layer: Aquatic
Size: Small
Height: 0.10 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Root
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
None

Description

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

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09