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western milfoil

Myriophyllum hippuroides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and Sweden.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Saxifragales (Steinbrechartige)
Family
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Species
Myriophyllum hippuroides (western milfoil)

Names in Other Languages

French myriophylle fausse-hippuride

Similar Species in Myriophyllum

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Ähriges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum spicatum
Least Concern
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Armblütiges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum alterniflorum
Near Threatened
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Brasilien-Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Not Evaluated
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Quirliges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum verticillatum
Vulnerable
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Verschiedenblättriges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum heterophyllum
Not Evaluated
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Asian water-milfoil
Myriophyllum ussuriense
Least Concern
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Farwell'S Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum farwellii
Least Concern
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cut-leaved water-milfoil
Myriophyllum pinnatum
Least Concern
View all species in Myriophyllum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of western milfoil?
The scientific name of western milfoil is Myriophyllum hippuroides. It belongs to the genus Myriophyllum.
Where does western milfoil live?
western milfoil is found in Distributed across Canada and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Sweden.
What family does western milfoil belong to?
western milfoil (Myriophyllum hippuroides) belongs to the genus Myriophyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Haloragaceae.
What kingdom does western milfoil belong to?
western milfoil (Myriophyllum hippuroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of western milfoil?
The closest relatives of western milfoil in the genus Myriophyllum include Ähriges Tausendblatt, Armblütiges Tausendblatt, Brasilien-Tausendblatt, Quirliges Tausendblatt, Verschiedenblättriges Tausendblatt.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Myriophyllum — 13 Species

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Ähriges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum spicatum
LC 🐾
Armblütiges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum alterniflorum
NT 🐾
Brasilien-Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum aquaticum
NE 🐾
Quirliges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum verticillatum
VU 🐾
Verschiedenblättriges Tausendblatt
Myriophyllum heterophyllum
NE 🐾
Asian water-milfoil
Myriophyllum ussuriense
LC
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western milfoil
Myriophyllum hippuroides
NE
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Farwell'S Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum farwellii
LC 🐾
cut-leaved water-milfoil
Myriophyllum pinnatum
LC 🐾
American Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum sibiricum
LC 🐾
Andean Water Milfoil
Myriophyllum quitense
LC 🐾
Low Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum humile
LC 🐾
Slender Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum tenellum
LC
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