Specimen Information

Marsilea mutica
Marsilea mutica
(Australian water-clover)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID235727
GroupPlants
GenusMarsilea
Speciesmutica
Common NameAustralian water-clover
StateGA
CountyJackson
LocalityJefferson, two neighborhood lakes
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Oconee
HUC8 Number03070101
HUC10 NameUpper North Oconee River
HUC10 Number0307010104
HUC12 NameCurry Creek
HUC12 Number030701010405
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month1
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusunknown
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
CommentsThe lakes have received substantial siltation from upstream development causing erosion. Marsilea discovered summer (2004), especially along shoreline (but not limited to). Requested information on control for eradication.; PlantIDNotes: Floating leaves to 8 cm in diameter. Lamina two-tone in color with inner portion lighter than outer, marginal area. Inflated bladder at petiole apex. CollectorNumber: s.n.
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recorddrainage
DisposalHerbarium
Museum Cat NumberFLAS267558
VerifierJacono, Colette
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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