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Parrot's feather

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrot's feather is a beautiful aquatic plant that looks like a feather! It grows in water and can be green or reddish-brown. This plant helps keep water clean and provides homes for tiny creatures.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Parrot's feather is a striking aquatic plant with bright, blue-green, feathery leaves arranged in whorls along its stems. Its emergent parts rise above the water like miniature pine branches, creating a lush, dense appearance. This fine texture and vibrant color make it visually distinct.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSaxifragalesFamilyHaloragaceaeGenusMyriophyllum
Parrot's feather
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Parrot's feather

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

12

Interesting facts

Even a tiny piece of stem can grow into a whole new plant, helping it spread fast!

Its name comes from its bright green, feather-like leaves that resemble a parrot's plumage!

This plant can grow both above and below the water, sometimes even on damp land!

This plant is originally from the wetlands and slow-moving rivers of South America.

Special abilities

Ability

Super Spreader

Parrot's feather can grow new plants from tiny stem fragments, helping it spread rapidly and easily in new waters.

Ability

Amphibious Ace

Parrot's feather can grow completely submerged, float on the surface, or even grow on damp land along water edges.

Ability

Mat Maker

Parrot's feather has roots that anchor in sediment, allowing it to form dense, interwoven mats that can cover large water surfaces.

Measurements & details

Height
10-100 cm
Flower Size
0.05-0.1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

shelters

Mosquitofish

Gambusia affinis

Provides hiding spots for small fish.

eaten by

Water veneer moth

Acentria ephemerella

Larvae can feed on the aquatic vegetation.

shelters

Four-spotted skimmer

Libellula quadrimaculata

Larvae hide among its dense foliage.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always be careful near water and don't touch plants without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Parrot's feather?

The easiest way to identify Parrot's feather is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Parrot's feather?

10-100 cm

How big are the flowers on Parrot's feather?

0.05-0.1 cm

When does Parrot's feather bloom?

Spring to fall

Is Parrot's feather edible?

No

Is Parrot's feather toxic?

None

What is Parrot's feather's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Parrot's feather pollinated?

Wind

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