Specimen Information

Hydrilla verticillata verticillata
Hydrilla verticillata verticillata
(whorled hydrilla)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1932912
GroupPlants
GenusHydrilla
Speciesverticillata
Subspeciesverticillata
Common Namewhorled hydrilla
StateGA
CountyGreene
LocalityLake Oconee
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Oconee
HUC8 Number03070101
HUC10 NameRichland Creek
HUC10 Number0307010111
HUC12 NameLittle Creek-Richland Creek
HUC12 Number030701011104
Map
Collection Day10
Collection Month6
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | hitch hiker
CommentsCloset Landmark- Lighthouse Cir. Reporter says hydrilla very abundant.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierJim Page (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [7/2/2026].

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