Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1397550
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
StateGA
CountyEffingham
LocalityFreshwater lake in Effingham County off Old River Road (behind Maurine Avenue).
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ogeechee
HUC8 Number03060202
HUC10 NameLower Ogeechee River
HUC10 Number0306020206
HUC12 NameShrimp Creek-Ogeechee River
HUC12 Number030602020603
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month5
Collection Year2014
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
CommentsPlease contact me regarding this infestation. It is getting worse by the day!; EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size1 Acres


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