Myriophyllum amphibium

Broad Water-milfoil

Spreading semi-aquatic or emergent perennial herb rooting at nodes to form a dense mat. Tips erect.

Additional information

• FamilyHaloragaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• SizeProstrate-7 cm high
• Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
• LeavesPairs of egg-shaped to lance-shaped leaves 5-25 mm long, broader towards tip, 1-2 lobes occasionally on lower leaves.
• Flower colourCream to red
• Flowering timeNovember to March
• FlowersSingle stalkless male and female flowers. Female lack petals, red stigmas fade to white. Fruit cylindric, purplish-black.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsMoist to waterlogged soil along boggy edges of watercourses. Semi shade.
• Garden useA good matting plant for edges of pools and dams.
• Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.

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