Myriad Leaf, Whorl-leaf watermilfoil

Myriophyllum verticillatum

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Basic Information

Family: Haloragidaceae

Genus: myriophyllum

Plant ID (slug): myriophyllum-verticillatum

Numeric ID: 24115

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Myriophyllum verticillatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.

Distribution

Most of Europe, including Britain, to N. Africa, Asia, N. and S. America..

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: The plant is used as a potherb[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Myriophyllum verticillatum Myriad Leaf, Whorl-leaf watermilfoil