Specimen Information

Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta
(giant salvinia)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID231644
GroupPlants
GenusSalvinia
Speciesmolesta
Common Namegiant salvinia
StateTX
CountyGalveston
LocalityFriendswood, Davis pond, 100 yds from Chigger Creek
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameWest Galveston Bay
HUC8 Number12040204
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month4
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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