Specimen Information

Myriophyllum heterophyllum
Myriophyllum heterophyllum
(variable-leaf watermilfoil)
Plants
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1418397
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesheterophyllum
Common Namevariable-leaf watermilfoil
StateME
CountyKennebec
LocalityAnnabessacook Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Kennebec River
HUC8 Number01030003
HUC10 NameCobbosseecontee Stream
HUC10 Number0103000323
HUC12 NameAnnabessacook Lake
HUC12 Number010300032303
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month9
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed waterfowl
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30401
Author:Schaffner, B.
Date:2019
Title:Maine DEP Invasive Aquatic Plant Map
Publisher:Maine Department of Environmental Protection
CommentsDiscovery 2014. Small infestation in the North end of the lake. A larger infestation located in the south end at the outlet of Wilson Stream, approximately 0.2 miles (35 yards) from the boat launch. DEP Rapid Response in 2014 - SCUBA diver hand pulling.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordlocale
VerifierMaine DEP
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Myriophyllum heterophyllum


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