Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1409977
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
StateMD
CountyGarrett
LocalityDeep Creek Lake, MD (Polan Run Cove)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameYoughiogheny
HUC8 Number05020006
HUC10 NameDeep Creek
HUC10 Number0502000602
HUC12 NameUpper Deep Creek Lake
HUC12 Number050200060201
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28384
Author:Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Date:2016
Title:Maryland Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan.
Publisher:Maryland Department of Natural Resources
CommentsWhole lake has Myriophyllum spicatum in varying densities throughout
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierJulie Bortz, MD DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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