Specimen Information

Hymenachne amplexicaulis
(West Indian marsh grass)
Plants
Native Transplant
Collection Info
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Specimen ID230894
GroupPlants
GenusHymenachne
Speciesamplexicaulis
Common NameWest Indian marsh grass
StateFL
CountyPolk
LocalityT32S, R23E, S26. Transect 1 at PC-SP-1 Mitigation Site, Fort Green Mine
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NamePeace
HUC8 Number03100101
Map
Collection Day23
Collection Month11
Collection Year1995
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:10702
Author:Florida Museum of Natural History
Date:2021
Title:University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS)
Publisher:Florida Museum of Natural History
CommentsPontederia and Sagittaria marsh adjacent to a cypress swamp; in 2 ft. of water. Rare, but locally common.
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalFLAS
Museum Cat Number188835
VerifierDavid W. Hall
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/15/2025].

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