water milfoil


noun

any of various aquatic plants, chiefly of the genus Myriophyllum, the submerged leaves of which are very finely divided.

Origin of water milfoil

First recorded in 1570–80

British Dictionary definitions for water milfoil

water milfoil

noun

any of various pond plants of the genus Myriophyllum, having feathery underwater leaves and small inconspicuous flowers: family Haloragidaceae