Myriophyllum crispatum

Myriophyllum crispatum has tall stems. The leaves grow in whorls of 5–8. Submerged leaves are thread-like with 12–20 leaflets. Intermediate leaves are thicker with 6–8 short pinnae, transitioning into smooth linear terete forms. Myriophyllum crispatum is monoecious. The male flower has 4 cream to dark brown or purple petals. The female flower lacks petals. == Ecology ==

Myriophyllum crispatum occurs in Western Australia, south-eastern Australia, northern Tasmania, and south-eastern Queensland. It is most commonly found in shallow, stagnant water. == References ==