Specimen Information

Hygrophila polysperma
Hygrophila polysperma
(Indian swampweed)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1397725
GroupPlants
GenusHygrophila
Speciespolysperma
Common NameIndian swampweed
StateFL
CountyMartin
LocalityEast Fork of Manatee Creek, Seabranch Preserve State Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameSouth Fork of the St. Lucie River-Indian River
HUC10 Number0309020605
HUC12 NameGreat Pocket Cove-Willoughby Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number030902060503
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month12
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsI did not take a photo but did send in a sample to the DPI plant lab for identification. They did not have a voucher specimen for Martin County so they pressed the sample to distribute to the DPI, FL Plant Atlas, and UF herbariums.; EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalDPI Herbarium collection, Florida Plant Atlas, and the UF Herbarium
VerifierMichael Renda
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size1 Acres


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