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  5. Saxifrages, Stonecrops, and Allies
  6. Water Milfoil Family
  7. Milfoils
  8. Loose Watermilfoil

species 19 observations

Loose Watermilfoil

Myriophyllum laxum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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7 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Waterlily Leafcutter Moth, Watermilfoil Leafcutter Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Coot, Waterlily Aphid, Common Goldeneye, American Wigeon 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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