Specimen ID | 256241 |
Group | Plants |
Genus | Myriophyllum |
Species | heterophyllum |
Common Name | variable-leaf watermilfoil |
State | MA |
County | Essex |
Locality | Lake Gardner, NW of Amesbury |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Merrimack River |
HUC8 Number | 01070006 |
HUC10 Name | Powwow River-Merrimack River |
HUC10 Number | 0107000614 |
HUC12 Name | Powwow River |
HUC12 Number | 010700061403 |
Map | |
Collection Month | 8 |
Collection Year | 2008 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | released aquarium | hitch hiker on small watercraft |
Status | established |
Reference 1 |
Ref. Number: | 18167 |
Author: | Curley, K. |
Date: | 2008 |
Title: | Invasive weed jeopardizes Lake Gardner. |
Publisher: | The Daily News of Newburyport, Newburyport, MA. |
Volume: | 2008 |
Issue: | August 29 |
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Comments | lake drawdown possible control option |
Record Type | Literature |
Earliest Record | county |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
Specimen Impact | Impacts native plant life, affect fish habitat, choke boat motors, and become a nuisance and even danger to swimmers |