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Species:
Myriophyllum spicatum
Common Name(s):
Eurasian watermilfoil, shortspike watermilfoil
Habitats Impacted:
riparian/aquatic
Regions likely to be Impacted:
PH, NE, NW, SE, SW
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Alison Fox, University of Florida, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Forms dense mats of leaves restricting light availability, leading to a decline in the diversity and abundance of native macrophytes. Displaces the native species of watermilfoil and reduces habitats for fish spawning and feeding. Introduced and spread by the aquatic plant trade.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Myriophyllum spicatum
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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