Specimen Information

Aldrovanda vesiculosa
Aldrovanda vesiculosa
(waterwheel plant)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1186863
GroupPlants
GenusAldrovanda
Speciesvesiculosa
Common Namewaterwheel plant
StateVA
CountyCaroline
LocalityPrivate residence near Ladysmith, VA
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMattaponi
HUC8 Number02080105
Map
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Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked for conservation | stocked aquaculture
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28153
Author:Lamont, E.E., R. Sivertsen, C. Doyle, and L. Adamec.
Date:2013
Title:Extant populations of Aldrovanda vesiculosa (Droseraceae) in the New World
Journal:Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society
Volume:140
Issue:4
Pages:517-522
CommentsIntroduced by carnivorous plant dealer in late 80's/early 90's
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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