Eurasian water milfoil
Myriophyllum spicatumSee it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Eurasian water milfoil becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
- Perennial
- Aquatic
- Reportable
- Hinders movement
- Habitat: waterways
Impact
Forms dense underwater tangles that displace native aquatic species.Description
- Perennial, aquatic herb.
- Not free-floating as the underwater stems are rooted to the base.
- Leaves are submerged, feathery and olive-green.
- Emergent flower spike with tiny pink 4-petalled flowers.