Specimen Information

Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta
(giant salvinia)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID231945
GroupPlants
GenusSalvinia
Speciesmolesta
Common Namegiant salvinia
StateGA
CountyGwinnett
LocalityLilburn, subdivision ponds at Evergreen Lakes, N of Hwy 78, W of Yellow River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Ocmulgee
HUC8 Number03070103
Map
+
Collection Month10
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Commentsfrequency: upper pond had a 10-15 sq foot patch, filled up a few garbage bags when removed, lower pond receives water from upper and had fewer plants CollectorNumber: Mauldin s.n. FCSC
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recordstate
Museum Cat Numberherb/FCSC
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/17/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.