Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Haloragaceae
Myriophyllum
Myriophyllum caput-medusae
Mericarps cylindrical, densely spinose, olive brown, c. 1.5 mm long. Emerged leaves glaucous, often red at tip, entire, 6–10 mm long, up to 3 mm wide. Widespread. Lakes and slow moving streams. Cat-tail