Specimen Information

Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum
(parrot feather)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1406720
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesaquaticum
Common Nameparrot feather
StateSC
CountyGreenville
LocalityLake Lanier, near Boy Scout Camp
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Broad
HUC8 Number03050105
HUC10 NameNorth Pacolet River
HUC10 Number0305010512
HUC12 NameUpper North Pacolet River
HUC12 Number030501051201
Map
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Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | hitch hiker
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30000
Author:Justice, L.
Date:2012
Title:Lake Lanier overrun with algae, users say
Publisher:Tryon Daily Bulletin
CommentsUnknown introduction date. 2006 was the first year sterile grass carp were introduced for control.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Myriophyllum aquaticum


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/26/2024].

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