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Slender Water-Milfoil

Myriophyllum tenellum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, and United States.

🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Saxifragales (อันดับอัสดง)
Family
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Species
Myriophyllum tenellum (Slender Water-Milfoil)

Names in Other Languages

French myriophylle grêle

Similar Species in Myriophyllum

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Alternate Water Milfoil
Myriophyllum alterniflorum
Near Threatened
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American Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum sibiricum
Least Concern
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Andean Water Milfoil
Myriophyllum quitense
Least Concern
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Bracted Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum verticillatum
Vulnerable
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Low Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum humile
Least Concern
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Parrotfeather
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Not Evaluated
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spiked water-milfoil
Myriophyllum spicatum
Least Concern
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Asian water-milfoil
Myriophyllum ussuriense
Least Concern
View all species in Myriophyllum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slender Water-Milfoil?
The scientific name of Slender Water-Milfoil is Myriophyllum tenellum. It belongs to the genus Myriophyllum.
What is the conservation status of Slender Water-Milfoil?
Slender Water-Milfoil (Myriophyllum tenellum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Slender Water-Milfoil live?
Slender Water-Milfoil is found in Distributed across Canada, France, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, United States.
What family does Slender Water-Milfoil belong to?
Slender Water-Milfoil (Myriophyllum tenellum) belongs to the genus Myriophyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Haloragaceae.
Is Slender Water-Milfoil endangered?
No, Slender Water-Milfoil (Myriophyllum tenellum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Slender Water-Milfoil belong to?
Slender Water-Milfoil (Myriophyllum tenellum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Slender Water-Milfoil?
The closest relatives of Slender Water-Milfoil in the genus Myriophyllum include Alternate Water Milfoil, American Water-Milfoil, Andean Water Milfoil, Bracted Water-Milfoil, Low Water-Milfoil.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Myriophyllum — 13 Species

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Alternate Water Milfoil
Myriophyllum alterniflorum
NT 🐾
American Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum sibiricum
LC 🐾
Andean Water Milfoil
Myriophyllum quitense
LC 🐾
Bracted Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum verticillatum
VU 🐾
Low Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum humile
LC 🐾
Parrotfeather
Myriophyllum aquaticum
NE
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Slender Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum tenellum
LC
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spiked water-milfoil
Myriophyllum spicatum
LC 🐾
Asian water-milfoil
Myriophyllum ussuriense
LC 🐾
Variable watermilfoil
Myriophyllum heterophyllum
NE 🐾
western milfoil
Myriophyllum hippuroides
NE 🐾
Farwell'S Water-Milfoil
Myriophyllum farwellii
LC 🐾
cut-leaved water-milfoil
Myriophyllum pinnatum
LC
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