Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum
(parrot feather)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID7101
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionMyriophyllum aquaticum can alter the cycling of heavy metals in aquatic systems. Researchers found that M. aquaticum accumulated the highest overall levels of metals (zinc, cadmium, copper, and lead) in its tissues of all 15 aquatic plants that underwent testing.
Reference32110
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationGreater Brisbane area of southeast Queensland

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/27/2024].

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