Specimen ID | 1468175 |
Group | Plants |
Genus | Hydrilla |
Species | verticillata |
Subspecies | peregrina |
Common Name | wandering hydrilla |
State | OH |
County | Cuyahoga |
Locality | 4708 Sassafras Drive, lined pond (less than 1000 gallon) in the backyard is infested with hydrilla. |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Cuyahoga |
HUC8 Number | 04110002 |
HUC10 Name | Big Creek-Cuyahoga River |
HUC10 Number | 0411000206 |
HUC12 Name | Big Creek |
HUC12 Number | 041100020603 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 27 |
Collection Month | 7 |
Collection Year | 2018 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | planted ornamental | hitch hiker on aquatic plants |
Status | unknown |
Comments | Homeowner identified plant and called Cleveland Metroparks for advice on how to remove the plants. The pond came with the house and the homeowner did not purchase any additional plants. Homeowner also granted permission to post record and photos to USGS. |
Record Type | NAS sighting report |
Verifier | Ian Pfingsten |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
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