Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1872569
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesheterophyllum
Common Namevariable-leaf watermilfoil
StateME
CountySomerset
LocalityGreat Meadow Stream
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Kennebec River
HUC8 Number01030003
HUC10 NameBelgrade Stream-Messalonskee Stream
HUC10 Number0103000322
HUC12 NameSalmon Lake-Great Pond
HUC12 Number010300032202
Map
Collection Year2010
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
CommentsBelgrade Regional Conservation Alliance. Plant is found in patches from the Route 225 bridge down to Great Pond. 2010_2011_ Removal by hand and benthic barrier. 2012-2016_ Removal by contracted Diver Assisted Suction Harvester. Survey work in Great Pond to see if variable milfoil has established itself in the lake's North Bay.
Record TypeLiterature


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.