Specimen Information

Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum
(parrot feather)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1322381
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesaquaticum
Common Nameparrot feather
StateMI
CountyWayne
LocalityDetention pond behind subdivision
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHuron
HUC8 Number04100013
HUC10 NameHuron River
HUC10 Number0410001304
HUC12 NameSilver Creek
HUC12 Number041000130406
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month10
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity pond | released aquarium
Statuseradicated
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27998
Author:University of Michigan
Date:2020
Title:University of Michigan Herbarium (MICH)
Publisher:SEINet Data Portal
Reference 2
Ref. Number:29685
Author:Michigan AIS Core Team.
Date:2017
Title:Michigan’s Invasive Species Newsletter - Spring 2017
Publisher:Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality, Natural Resources, and Agriculture and Rural Development
Pages:8 pp
CommentsAdditional visits in 2014, 2015, and 2016 found the pond to be parrot feather-free. Roots and stems intertwined creating dense, spongy mat on the surface. Plants on outer edge of pond had red stems. MICH 1484572
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recordstate
DisposalUniv. of MI Herb.
Museum Cat NumberMICH 1484572
VerifierA.A. Reznicek
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Myriophyllum aquaticum


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