Specimen Information

Hymenachne amplexicaulis
(West Indian marsh grass)
Plants
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1657173
GroupPlants
GenusHymenachne
Speciesamplexicaulis
Common NameWest Indian marsh grass
StateFL
CountyAlachua
LocalityDuval Park, 520 NE 21st St. Stormwater pond, abundantly ringing shoreline zone
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOklawaha
HUC8 Number03080102
HUC10 NamePaynes Prairie
HUC10 Number0308010211
HUC12 NameNewnans Lake
HUC12 Number030801021106
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month10
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:10702
Author:Florida Museum of Natural History
Date:2021
Title:University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS)
Publisher:Florida Museum of Natural History
CommentsErect fertile stalks emerging from thick, underwater rhizomes. Rhizomes greater than 2 m in length, occurring in an extensive network and rooting at nodes. Infructescenses mature, beginning to shatter.
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recordcounty
DisposalHerbarium
Museum Cat NumberFLAS269757
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/28/2024].

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