Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1886615
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
StateNJ
CountyMorris
LocalitySouthernmost end of Lake Hopatcong. Observed growing along retaining wall immediately west of Lakeside blvd. in Roxbury
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Delaware-Musconetcong
HUC8 Number02040105
HUC10 NameMusconetcong River
HUC10 Number0204010505
HUC12 NameLake Hopatcong-Musconetcong River
HUC12 Number020401050501
Map
Collection Day2
Collection Month9
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecies is prevalent throughout entire lake.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierIan Pfingsten
Number Collected100
Photo
Eurasiain watermilfoil flowers
Eurasiain watermilfoil leaves and flower buds
Eurasiain watermilfoil in hand


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/22/2026].

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