What is another word for myriophyllum?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪɹɪəfˈɪləm] (IPA) 
Myriophyllum is a genus of aquatic plants that includes several species. Common synonyms for myriophyllum include milfoil, watermilfoil, and hornwort. Milfoil is the most commonly used synonym, as it derives from the plant's finely divided leaves, which resemble the feathery leaves of yarrow, a plant also known as milfoil. Watermilfoil is another frequently used synonym, owing to the plant's preference for aquatic environments. Hornwort is a slightly less common synonym, derived from the plant's horn-shaped reproductive structures. These synonyms are often used interchangeably with the scientific name myriophyllum and the common name waterweed to denote any of the species within the genus.
