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Parrot’s-feather
(Myriophyllum aquaticum)
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Parrot's-feather © Crown Copyright 2009. GBNNSS
A non-native invasive plant.
This popular but vigorous pond plant is still for sale in many outlets in the UK. It may be sold as Brazilian water-milfoil, Myriophyllum brasiliense or Myriophyllum proserpinacoides.
Habitat
Aquatic habitats.
What's the problem?
Parrot's-feather can choke ponds and waterways. It is now able to survive the average UK winter. This will allow it to spread even more widely in the wild.
What are we doing about it?
Find out more about Plantlife's invasive plant programme by clicking here.