Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1872547
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
StateME
CountyKennebec
LocalitySalmon Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Kennebec River
HUC8 Number01030003
HUC10 NameBelgrade Stream-Messalonskee Stream
HUC10 Number0103000322
HUC12 NameSalmon Lake-Great Pond
HUC12 Number010300032202
Map
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:43566
Author:Schaffner, B.
Date:2024
Title:Maine DEP Invasive Aquatic Plant Map
Publisher:Maine Department of Environmental Protection
CommentsIncipient infestation in Kozy Cove 8_2008_ DEP Rapid Response using barriers and hand pulling 9_2009_ Herbicide treatment. 2010_ Currently monitored by SCUBA divers. No EWM detected. Eradicated as of 2013
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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