Eurasian Watermilfoil

Myriophyllum spicatum

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Plants

Feathery whorled leaves forming dense surface mats that choke boat lanes.

Field facts
HabitatLakes, reservoirs, slow rivers
RangeStatewide
When to lookGrowing May to October
StatusInvasive in Indiana (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesNorthern Watermilfoil — native, Coontail

Field note: Twelve or more leaflet pairs per leaf usually means the invasive species.

Lesson
Watching responsibly

Clean, drain and dry boats every time; a fragment starts a new infestation.

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