water milfoil
noun
: any of a genus (Myriophyllum of the family Haloragaceae) of aquatic herbs with finely pinnate submersed leaves
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Some of the key species of concern are zebra and quagga mussels, Eurasian water milfoil and spiny water fleas.
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Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2018
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Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2018
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“Water milfoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20milfoil. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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