Specimen Information

Marsilea quadrifolia
Marsilea quadrifolia
(European water-clover)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1409862
GroupPlants
GenusMarsilea
Speciesquadrifolia
Common NameEuropean water-clover
StateMA
CountyEssex
LocalityStevens Pond; On Ipswich Road, West of intersection with Georgetown Road
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCharles
HUC8 Number01090001
HUC10 NameIpswich River
HUC10 Number0109000102
HUC12 NameHowlett Brook
HUC12 Number010900010204
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month9
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | dispersed
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29921
Author:Mehrhoff, L.J., J.A. Silander, Jr., S.A. Leicht, E.S. Mosher, and N.M. Tabak
Date:2003
Title:IPANE: Invasive Plant Atlas of New England
Publisher:Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut
Reference 2
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
CommentsWaterclover was found at Northeast shore (near parking area by Ipswich Road). áUsed as a fishing spot. áLength of area measured was 40-45 feet long by 4.5 feet wide. áWater clover was growing on dry banks and floating in water. áSporagia were noticed wit;
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected100-999
Year ClassSeedlings


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