Myriophyllum heterophyllum (English: twoleaf watermilfoil or broadleaf watermilfoil) is a species from the genus Myriophyllum native to North America. It was first described by André Michaux.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Broadleaf Water-milfoil being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Myriophyllum farwellii
- Myriophyllum verticillatum
- Myriophyllum alterniflorum
- Myriophyllum quitense
- Myriophyllum triphyllum
- Myriophyllum pinnatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Saxifragales
- Family
- Haloragaceae
- Genus
- Myriophyllum
- Species
- Myriophyllum heterophyllum
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