Specimen Information

Veronica beccabunga
Veronica beccabunga
(European speedwell)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID230769
GroupPlants
GenusVeronica
Speciesbeccabunga
Common NameEuropean speedwell
StateNY
CountyKings
LocalityGowanus Creek [Canal], Hunter's Point, Long Island
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSandy Hook-Staten Island
HUC8 Number02030104
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month7
Collection Year1880
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:10574
Author:Les, D.H., and R.L. Stuckey
Date:1985
Title:The introduction and spread of Veronica beccabunga (Scrophulariaceae) in eastern North America
Journal:Rhodora
Volume:87
Issue:852
Pages:503-515
Reference 2
Ref. Number:10741
Author:Les, D.H., and L.J. Mehrhoff.
Date:1999
Title:Introduction of nonindigenous aquatic vascular plants in southern New England: a historical perspective.
Journal:Biological Invasions
Volume:1
Issue:2-3
Pages:281-300
Commentsearliest state recordtype intro: dry ballast CollectorNumber: Schrenk s.n. MO
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest RecordNation
Museum Cat Numberherb/MO
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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