Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID242105
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
LocalityLake Cochituate
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameConcord River
HUC8 Number01070005
HUC10 NameSudbury River
HUC10 Number0107000501
HUC12 NameLake Cochituate-Sudbury River
HUC12 Number010700050103
Map
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Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:17157
Author:Manuse, A.J.
Date:2007
Title:Lake Cochituate losing the battle.
Publisher:The Metro West Daily News
Volume:2007
Issue:December 8
CommentsJuly 2007 - 133 acres of the 614-acres lake covered by M. spicatum, M. heterophyllum, and P. crispus. Only 79 acres in August 2006.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Specimen Impactinterferes with boating, fishing and swimming


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