VARIABLE-LEAF WATERMILFOIL
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VARIABLE-LEAF WATERMILFOIL |
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Variable-leaf
Watermilfoil is found rooted in up to 6’ of water. The plants are thick
and cylindrical and have stout stems that are usually dark red, branched
and up to 1/3 inch in diameter. The leaves are in whorls of 4-6 and grow
up to 2 inches long. The flowering stems are emersed (above the water)
and about 6-12 inches in length. The flowers are inconspicuous and occur
in whorls around the stem. Variable-leaf milfoil can be found in flower
from late April to August and grow in lakes, ponds, swamps, ditches and
rivers. Sonar AS works very well to control it and Navigate Granular
is also very effective.
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