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Information on the location of this exotic plant.
Eurasian Milfoil
(Myriophyllum spicatum)
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Species Description
Eurasian milfoil is a submerged aquatic plant with whorled leaves up to one inch long that appear to be clipped on end. Eurasian milfoil can grow up to 10 feet in height and exhibits a reddish shoot near the surface. It forms dense mats of tangled plants in lakes and ponds.
General Information
Eurasian milfoil, which originally came to this country from Europe and Asia is a serious nuisance to many lake residents. Once introduced to a lake (usually by boats) it grows and spreads very quickly, ultimately ruining valuable shorefront property. Mountain Pond in Brookfield and the Connecticut River in
Charlestown are the only two locations of this plant in New Hampshire. However, Eurasian milfoil can be found nearby in a number of waterbodies in Vermont and Massachusetts. This plant is typically found in alkaline (hard) water, while New Hampshire tends to have soft water.