Specimen Information

Hymenachne amplexicaulis
(West Indian marsh grass)
Plants
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1334697
GroupPlants
GenusHymenachne
Speciesamplexicaulis
Common NameWest Indian marsh grass
StateLA
CountyVermilion
Localityditch on east side of Bourque Rd; also, creeping into abandoned rice field now reverting to marsh on east side of levee bordering the ditch along Bourque Rd.; about 5 miles west of Geuydan and 1 mile south of LA-14
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMermentau
HUC8 Number08080202
HUC10 NameGueydan Canal-Frontal Intercoastal Waterway
HUC10 Number0808020206
HUC12 NameCameron Canal-Frontal Intercoastal Waterway
HUC12 Number080802020602
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month8
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28190
Author:Louisiana State University
Date:2020
Title:Shirley C. Tucker Herbarium (LSU)
Publisher:SEINet Data Portal
Reference 2
Ref. Number:29301
Author:Urbatsch, L.E., and J.K. Saichuk.
Date:2014
Title:Hymenachne amplexicaulis new for Louisiana
Journal:Phytoneuron
Volume:2014
Issue:50
Pages:1-4
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalShirley C. Tucker Herbarium
Museum Cat NumberLSU 00137725, LSU 00137727
VerifierLowell E. Urbatsch
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year ClassFlower
Photo
Hymenachne amplexicaulis
Hymenachne amplexicaulis


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