Specimen Information

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
(European frogbit)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1697525
GroupPlants
GenusHydrocharis
Speciesmorsus-ranae
Common NameEuropean frogbit
StateNJ
CountyMorris
LocalitySeveral individuals observed in Drakes Brook in the area of Roxbury Township Parkland known as Sandra Park. This is accessed via the cul de sac at the end of Sandra Ct. in Roxbury Township, Morris County Nj. Stream runs through emergent vegetation, forested/scrubland wetland. I suspect the population continues north.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameRaritan
HUC8 Number02030105
HUC10 NameSouth Branch Raritan River
HUC10 Number0203010501
HUC12 NameDrakes Brook
HUC12 Number020301050101
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day5
Collection Month6
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsI have one or two pressed specimens from this population if needed for further confirmation.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Earliest Recordstate
VerifierIan Pfingsten
Number Collected20
Photo
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/8/2024].

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