Name: Myriophyllum spicatum L. (haloragaceae)
location found: Manshac
Habitat: Fresh and Brackish
This plant is found rooted in the bottom of bayous,canals, ponds, lakes, and bays. It has pinnate leaves and the form in whorls along the stem. This plant does have flowers that may reach the surface of the water. This plants seeds are feed on by ducks and the stems are feed on my nutria. this plant is a big contributor of detritus to aquatic systems. Also this plant can grow so profusely that it can hinder boat traffic.
Karl Netzhammer
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