Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum
(parrot feather)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID7122
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionBeavers (Castor canadensis) in Georgia fed on Myriophyllum aquaticum to the extent that invasive populations were reduced, although no strong preference for this plant species over others was documented.
Reference33981
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationChattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/18/2024].

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