ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Myriophyllum

Myriophyllum is a plant that grows in water. It has leaves that look like feathers and they are all around the stem of the plant. The leaves are very thin and they are green. The stem is long and thin too, and it can grow to be very tall or short, depending on where it lives.

Now, this plant needs water to grow because it cannot live on land. It likes to live in places where the water is not too deep or too fast, so it can have enough sunlight to grow properly. When it grows, it produces tiny flowers that are very pretty and colorful.

People like this plant because it helps keep the water clean by absorbing nutrients from the water. It also provides food and shelter for many aquatic animals like fish and insects. Sometimes, people even use this plant in their aquariums or ponds to make them look more beautiful!