Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID229415
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
StateVA
CountyStafford
LocalityBrent Marsh, along the western shore of Potomac River, 2 mi south of Widewater, abundant in deeper waters of the intertidal zone.
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Potomac
HUC8 Number02070011
Map
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Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:10333
Author:Strong, M.T., and C.L. Kelloff
Date:1994
Title:Intertidal vascular plants of Brent Marsh, Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia.
Journal:Castanea
Volume:59
Issue:4
Pages:354-366
CommentsBrent Marsh has been classified as a Group One marsh: high in productivity, wildlife use, important for inhibiting erosion and acting as a natural shoreline stabilizer. CollectorNumber: Strong 630 (GMUF)
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater-Brackish


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