Specimen Information

Egeria densa
Egeria densa
(Brazilian waterweed)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1417699
GroupPlants
GenusEgeria
Speciesdensa
Common NameBrazilian waterweed
StateOH
CountyCuyahoga
LocalityLake Isaac Waterfowl Sanctuary, Big Creek Reservation
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBlack-Rocky
HUC8 Number04110001
HUC10 NameRocky River-Frontal Lake Erie
HUC10 Number0411000102
HUC12 NameBaldwin Creek-East Branch Rocky River
HUC12 Number041100010202
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month7
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
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
CommentsE. densa located along entire eastern edge of Lake Isaac. Several plants around small, park-use-only boat ramp. Clusters (3-5 stems) found. None detected downstream. Common carp populations likely keep plants in check in open waters. E. densa sold at two locations in greater Cleveland region, likely introduced via aquarium dump. EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
VerifierEugene Braig
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Egeria densa
Egeria densa
Egeria densa


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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