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Wetland and Aquatic Plants
of
Oklahoma
Interactive Keys: Submersed
Water-milfoil
(Haloragaceae)
Note:
The foliage is infrequently browsed by waterfowl. Provides
excellent habitat for aquatic invertebrates and small
fish. However, some species can be
invasive and care needs to be taken when planting in aquaria, ponds,
and water
gardens. When trying to distinguish
milfoils from mermaidweeds observe the distance separating leaf whorls
(1 cm
or
greater parrot feather, less than for all other species).
All water-milfoils have flowers found in the
leaf axils.
NWI status: Watermilfoils are considered OBL.
1. Leaves
in whorls (Myriophyllum)
2. Leaves
alternate (Proserpinaca)
Last update: 1/27/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland
bhoagland@ou.edu
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