Eurasian water milfoil

Myriophyllum spicatum
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See it - Report it

Early detection is vital to stop Eurasian water milfoil becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.

Freecall 1800 084 881

Weed profile

  • Perennial
  • Reportable
  • Hinders movement
  • Habitat: waterways

Impact

Forms dense underwater tangles that displace native aquatic species.

Description

  • Perennial, aquatic herb.
  • Not free-floating as the underwater stems are rooted to the base.
  • Leaves are submerged, feathery and olive-green.
  • Emergent flower spike with tiny pink 4-petalled flowers.

Control options

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Legal requirements in each region

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Eyre Peninsula
Green Adelaide
Hills and Fleurieu
Kangaroo Island
Limestone Coast
Murraylands and Riverland
Northern and Yorke
South Australian Arid Lands