Water Milfoil
Myriophyllum sibiricum
Myriophyllum sibiricum is a species of water milfoil known by the common names shortspike watermilfoil, northern watermilfoil, and Siberian water-milfoil. It is native to Russia, China, and much of North America, where it grows in aquatic habitat such as ponds and streams. It generally grows over a meter long, its green stem drying white.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Myriophyllum sibiricum |
| Family | Haloragaceae |
| Height | Submerged |
| Bloom time | Jul-Aug |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Aquatic |
| Soil | Muck |
| Wildlife value | NATIVE northern milfoil - cover for fish. Distinguish from invasive Eurasian water-milfoil |
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