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Synonyms: |
Myriophyllum brasiliense Cambess. |
Common names: | Parrot's feather (English) |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
Perennial aquatic herb, usually submerged with the upper part floating but occasionally creeping on to sandy or muddy banks. Small leaves whorled, pinnatifid right down to the midrib. |
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Habitat: | In and near still waters of dams, ponds, lake and rivers |
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Worldwide distribution: | Native of tropical South America but widely naturalised in the tropics |
National distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
Growth form(s): | Aquatic. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 54. Mendes, E.J. (1978). Haloragaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 77 - 79. (Includes a picture). |
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