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Species:
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Common Name(s):
parrotfeather, Brazilian watermilfoil
Habitats Impacted:
riparian/aquatic
Regions likely to be Impacted:
NE, SE, SW
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, KS, LA, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Can form monocultures that clog waterways and impede recreational and commercial boating activities. Can disrupt the growth of native aquatic plants and provide breeding areas for mosquitoes. Introduced intentionally as a an ornamental.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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