Myriophyllum heterophyllum
Broadleaf Water Milfoil, Broadleaf Watermilfoil
Other regional names: Changeleaf Parrotfeather +4 more
- Changeleaf Parrotfeather
- Two Leaf Water Milfoil
- Twoleaf Water Milfoil
- Twoleaf Watermilfoil
- Variable Watermilfoil
Also known as: Myriophyllum mexicanum S.Watson
- Myriophyllum mexicanum S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Haloragaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.
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Myriophyllum heterophyllum (commonly known as Broadleaf Water-milfoil) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Haloragaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Cuba, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, British Columbia, China Southeast, Germany, Great Britain, Washington