Some exotic species of milfoil are very aggressive, displacing native species. Eurasian milfoil is an exotic invasive submersed perennial. It reproduces both vegetatively and, less commonly, sexually (seeds). Rhizome division, budding and fragmentation are examples of vegetative reproduction. A single piece of fragmented Eurasian milfoil can multiply into 250 million new plants in one year.
Eurasion milfoil can take over a lake in two years. Large masses of Eurasian milfoil can lead to flooding and interfere with fishing, swimming and boating. Eruasian milfoil mats can increase mosquito habitat and decrease oxygen levels.
Where To Find Milfoil
