Parrot Feather

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Parrotfeather and water milfoil (Myriophyllum spp.) are rooted, submerged (growing below the water) plants with alternate or whorled leaves finely divided into many threadlike leaflets. The stem is stout and sparingly branched (see pictures of parrot feather). Although this is a submerged plant, branch tips may extend a few inches above the water. A number of different parrotfeathers or water milfoils are found in Mississippi. They are occasionally abundant in ponds, lakes, and sluggish streams. Parrotfeather, named for the leaves that resemble a parrot feather, can become a problem in ponds, and treatment must be started when this occurs.

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Special care was taken to make certain that all herbicide treatments are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the manner described. Registrations of specific practices are often changed or deleted; therefore, treatments suggested in this information sheet may not remain current indefinitely. Read and observe the manufacturer's label to prevent misuse of a herbicide. It is not intended or proposed that usage of any given practice suggested in this information sheet be in violation with existing registration or manufacturer's label.

If you fail to carefully read and follow suggested treatments, you could cause extensive damage to the environment, crops, livestock or humans.