Specimen Information

Eichhornia crassipes
Eichhornia crassipes
(common water-hyacinth)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1420963
GroupPlants
GenusEichhornia
Speciescrassipes
Common Namecommon water-hyacinth
StateFL
CountyHighlands
LocalityLake Istokpoga
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKissimmee
HUC8 Number03090101
HUC10 NameArbuck le Creek
HUC10 Number0309010118
HUC12 NameLake Istokpoga
HUC12 Number030901011804
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month2
Collection Year1995
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29432
Author:Alam, S.K., L.A. Ager, T.M. Rosegger, and T.R. Lange.
Date:1996
Title:The Effects of Mechanical Harvesting of Floating Plant Tussock Communities on Water Quality in Lake Istokpoga, Florida
Journal:Lake and Reservoir Management
Volume:12
Issue:4
Pages:455-461
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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