Specimen Information

Myriophyllum heterophyllum
Myriophyllum heterophyllum
(variable-leaf watermilfoil)
Plants
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1418388
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesheterophyllum
Common Namevariable-leaf watermilfoil
StateME
CountyOxford
LocalityHogan Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Androscoggin River
HUC8 Number01040002
HUC10 NameLittle Androscoggin River
HUC10 Number0104000209
HUC12 NameWhitney Pond
HUC12 Number010400020906
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed waterfowl
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30401
Author:Schaffner, B.
Date:2019
Title:Maine DEP Invasive Aquatic Plant Map
Publisher:Maine Department of Environmental Protection
CommentsDiscovery 2002: A lake association member reported milfoil which was confirmed by DEP. Variable-leaf milfoil is in Hogan Pond and the outlet stream between Hogan and Whitney Ponds. Currently managed with Diver Assisted Suction harvester and barriers.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordlocale
VerifierMaine DEP
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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