Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1757738
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
CountryCanada
StateQC
LocalityLac des Abénaquis, Sainte-Aurélie, Quebec; 5 miles from Maine border
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameChaudiere River
HUC8 Number04310001
HUC10 NameFamine River
HUC10 Number0431000106
HUC12 NameHeadwaters Abenaquis River
HUC12 Number043100010606
Map
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:44902
Author:Gagne, V., and C. Lavoie
Date:2023
Title:Efficient and rapid control of Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) by combining benthic mats and hand pulling
Journal:Invasive Plant Science and Management
Volume:16
Issue:4
Pages:233-239
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected3,600 kg


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/16/2025].

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