Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1524505
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesheterophyllum
Common Namevariable-leaf watermilfoil
StateME
CountyYork
LocalityLake Arrowhead
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSaco River
HUC8 Number01060002
HUC10 NameLittle Ossipee River
HUC10 Number0106000210
HUC12 NameLake Arrowhead-Little Ossipee River
HUC12 Number010600021006
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year2001
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 2001. Infestation extensive throughout and at public boat ramp in south near dam. Managed with 2 Divers Assisted Suction harvester teams. 2006: Infestations downstream of Lake Arrowhead on the river in Limington.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordlocale
VerifierMaine DEP
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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