Specimen Information

Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes
(common water-hyacinth)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1187329
GroupPlants
GenusEichhornia
Speciescrassipes
Common Namecommon water-hyacinth
StateLA
CountyTerrebonne
LocalityBayou Penchant
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameWest Central Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090302
Map
+
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaycanal | escaped captivity pond
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28334
Author:Batte, J.
Date:2015
Title:Agencies prepare for invasive water plant
Publisher:Daily Comet
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/13/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.