Specimen Information

Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides
(alligatorweed)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1397113
GroupPlants
GenusAlternanthera
Speciesphiloxeroides
Common Namealligatorweed
StateTN
CountyHardin
LocalityWalker Branch tributary
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Tennessee-Beech
HUC8 Number06040001
HUC10 NameChambers Creek-Tennessee River
HUC10 Number0604000105
HUC12 NameMud Creek-Tennessee River
HUC12 Number060400010504
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month6
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsA slough (a narrow linear area with no tree growth) in the area is completely covered in alligatorweed. In the wooded swamp, alligatorweed can be found in scattered locations.; EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size1 Acres


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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