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Water Milfoil

Myriophyllum spicatumfam. Haloragaceae
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Prezentare

Myriophyllum spicatum, milpapă de apă (un forb perenial sau o herbarie), este originar din Angola și cunoscut pentru rădăcinile sale comestibile. Această plantă se dezvolte în sucuri de zemă luminice, de tip sând la mediu cu un pH între 7,5-8, fiind potrivită pentru mediul cu umiditate moderată. Are o gamă de habitat care include Angola, unde poate crește în diferite situații. În plus de utilizările culinare, Myriophyllum spicatum funcționează și ca plant ornament, din cauza pâlpelilor sale fețe și stilierelor ramificate. Requisitul luminos al energiei este de 6/10, indicând că preferă o umeditate parțială dar poate tolera și soarele plin.

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What is Water Milfoil?

Myriophyllum spicatum, milpapă de apă (un forb perenial sau o herbarie), este originar din Angola și cunoscut pentru rădăcinile sale comestibile. Această plantă se dezvolte în sucuri de zemă luminice, de tip sând la mediu cu un pH între 7,5-8, fiind potrivită pentru mediul cu umiditate moderată.

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Cultivare

Myriophyllum spicatum se dezvolte în sucuri de zemă luminice la mediu și necesită o apă abundentă, făcând-o ideală pentru pădurile sau jardine bogate. Preferă un pH neutru sau ușor alcalin între 7,5 și 8. Plantul este durabil în regiuni temperaturne cu zone de la 5 la 9. Pentru cele mai bune rezultate, oferi soarele plin la parțial. Propagează prin diviziunea rădăcinilor în primăvara timpurie. Colerează rădăcinile comestibile pentru utilizarea culinară.
Light
6/10
Water
Water
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
5-9
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Soil pH
7.5–8
For first-time growers

How to grow Water Milfoil for the first time

8steps

Start with a simple water garden to grow Water Milfoil, focusing on basic care.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A container or pond, aquatic planting medium, and Water Milfoil plants.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring when water temperatures are above 50°F (10°C).

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use a container with at least 2 feet of water depth, filled with aquatic planting medium.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant Water Milfoil directly into the prepared container, ensuring roots are covered.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Monitor water quality and ensure consistent light exposure. Keep the water clean and aerated.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide partial shade to full sun, keep pH between 7.5–8, and trim back excess growth as needed.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune any dead or overgrown parts to maintain the plant's health and appearance.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overcrowding, using too much fertilizer, and neglecting water quality are common issues.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: The root of Water Milfoil is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is typically prepared by boiling to enhance its flavor and texture.
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Distribuție

102 native · 154 introduced
Distribution across4 continents· 102 native· 154 introduced
Europe48 regions
native (24)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
introduced (24)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia33 regions
native (16)AfghanistanChinaIraqJapanKazakhstanNepalPakistanPalestinePhilippinesSaudi ArabiaSouth KoreaTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistanVietnamYemen
introduced (17)AfghanistanChinaGeorgiaIraqJapanKazakhstanNepalPakistanPalestinePhilippinesSaudi ArabiaSouth KoreaTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistanVietnamYemen
Americas1 region
introduced (1)United States
Africa29 regions
native (15)AlgeriaAngolaBotswanaCameroonEgyptEritreaEthiopiaMalawiMoroccoNamibiaSudanTanzaniaTunisiaZambiaZimbabwe
introduced (14)AlgeriaBotswanaCameroonEgyptEritreaEthiopiaMalawiMoroccoNamibiaSudanTanzaniaTunisiaZambiaZimbabwe
Broader regions
native:Aleutian Is., Altay, Baltic States, Cape Provinces, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Free State, Hainan, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, Kirgizstan, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Kuril Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Lebanon-Syria, Nansei-shoto, Northern Provinces, Primorye, Sakhalin, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Tuva, West Himalaya, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia
introduced:Alabama, Aleutian Is., Altay, Arizona, Arkansas, Baltic States, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Colorado, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, District of Columbia, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Florida, Free State, Hainan, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Irkutsk, Kansas, Kentucky, Khabarovsk, Kirgizstan, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, Kuril Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Lebanon-Syria, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nansei-shoto, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Provinces, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Québec, Rhode I., Sakhalin, South Carolina, South Dakota, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Tennessee, Texas, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Tuva, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Himalaya, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia
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Myriophyllum spicatum (Water Milfoil) — botanical photograph
Water Milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum)
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