Part of stonewort  order Charales.

Native to Eurasia.  Invasive > in USA+Canada Invasive > report it! Invasive > in Michigan prohibited in Michigan, incl. seeds, fragments and derivatives (.pdf)

For kids!  This plant described in invasive species placemat (.pdf) series

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