Specimen Information

Aeschynomene fluitans
Aeschynomene fluitans
(giant water sensitive plant)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID240683
GroupPlants
GenusAeschynomene
Speciesfluitans
Common Namegiant water sensitive plant
StateLA
CountySt. Tammany
LocalityLake Arrow Wood, SE of Abita Springs
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLiberty Bayou-Tchefuncta
HUC8 Number08090201
HUC10 NameBogue Falaya River
HUC10 Number0809020101
HUC12 NameAbita River
HUC12 Number080902010105
Map
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Collection Month8
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayplanted ornamental | escaped captivity pond
Statusunknown
CommentsEstablished in several spots throughout lake; likely present for at least one season.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordnation
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Aeschynomene fluitans
Aeschynomene fluitans


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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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