Specimen Information

Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum
(Eurasian watermilfoil)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID243073
GroupPlants
GenusMyriophyllum
Speciesspicatum
Common NameEurasian watermilfoil
StateND
CountyBarnes
LocalitySheyenne River, near Valley City
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Sheyenne
HUC8 Number09020204
HUC10 NameCity of Valley City-Sheyenne River
HUC10 Number0902020401
HUC12 NameAdams Slough-Sheyenne River
HUC12 Number090202040107
Map
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Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | released aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:15838
Author:Mississippi River Basin ANS Regional Panel.
Date:2006
Title:Mississippi River Basin ANS Regional Panel Annual Report to the ANS Task Force (9/1/05 to 8/31/06).
CommentsThe infestation in the Sheyenne River has been difficult to control since it is a riverine system with municipal water intakes located downstream.
Record TypeLiterature
Verifier
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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