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Myriophyllum aquaticum
Parrot feather gets its name from its feather-like leaves that are arranged around the stem in whorls of four to six. The emergent stems and leaves are the most distinctive trait of parrot feather, as they can grow up to a foot above the water surface and look almost like small fir trees. The woody emergent stems grow over 5 feet long and will extend to the bank and shore. Attached to the Parrot feather are pinkish-white flowers that extend approximately 1/16 inch long. As the water warms in the spring, parrot feather begins to flourish.
Hank Anderson Park
Spotted on Jun 11, 2014
Submitted on Jul 28, 2014
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