Specimen Information

Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta
(giant salvinia)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1886816
GroupPlants
GenusSalvinia
Speciesmolesta
Common Namegiant salvinia
StateFL
CountyLeon
LocalityLake Jackson. Along the shore at the Jackson View Landing boat ramp. About 200 ft. into the water as well.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ochlockonee
HUC8 Number03120003
HUC10 NameLake Jackson
HUC10 Number0312000303
HUC12 NameLake Jackson
HUC12 Number031200030301
Map
Collection Day6
Collection Month11
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
CommentsTreatments have begun and the ramp has been closed. Submitting this in order to get the information out.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Earliest Recordcounty
VerifierIan Pfingsten
Photo
giant salvinia on shore of Lake Jackson
giant salvinia


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2025].

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