Specimen Information

Hymenachne amplexicaulis
(West Indian marsh grass)
Plants
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1468998
GroupPlants
GenusHymenachne
Speciesamplexicaulis
Common NameWest Indian marsh grass
StateFL
CountyLake
Locality[Apopka Beauclair Canal, N of Lake Apopka]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOklawaha
HUC8 Number03080102
HUC10 NameLake Apopka
HUC10 Number0308010203
HUC12 NameApopka-Beauclair Canal
HUC12 Number030801020303
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month10
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | dispersed | canal
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
CommentsBoth side of canal and in plantings at county boat ramp on south side of canal
Record TypeLiterature
Museum Cat Number5182215
VerifierIan Pfingsten
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year ClassFlower
Size5 acres
Photo
Hymenachne amplexicaulis
Hymenachne amplexicaulis


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