natural herbs
Myriad Leaf
Myriophyllum verticillatum
Herb: Myriad Leaf
Latin name: Myriophyllum verticillatum
Synonyms: Myriophyllum verticallatum
Family: Haloragidaceae
Edible parts of Myriad Leaf:
The plant is used as a potherb.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Ponds, lakes and slow streams of lowland districts, especially in base-rich waters. It is not common in Britain.Propagation of Myriad Leaf:
Seed - we have no information for this species but the seed is quite probably of limited germination, especially if it becomes dry, and so is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame if this is possible. Otherwise store the seed in a cool place in a jar of water and sow in the spring. Keep the pots in trays of water. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the spring. Cuttings can be inserted directly into the soil of the pond at any time in the growing season. Division.Cultivation of the herb:
Ponds, lakes and slow streams of lowland districts, especially in base-rich waters. It is not common in Britain.Medicinal use of Myriad Leaf:
None knownKnown hazards of Myriophyllum verticillatum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.