Tangled underwater stems and vast canopy of strings of paired leaves at the surface

English Name: Eurasian Watermilfoil

Eurasian Watermilfoil Latin Name: Myriophyllum spicatum

Myriophyllum spicatum Propogate: Vegetative fragmentation and Seeds

Vegetative fragmentation and Seeds Symptoms: Thick vast canopy of strings of paired leaves at the surface. Complete take over of a shallow lake

Thick vast canopy of strings of paired leaves at the surface. Complete take over of a shallow lake Dangers: Clogs water, inhibits other aquatic plants. Can tangle swimmers and restrict water usage