Specimen Information

Potamogeton crispus
Potamogeton crispus
(curly-leaf pondweed)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID269132
GroupPlants
GenusPotamogeton
Speciescrispus
Common Namecurly-leaf pondweed
StateME
CountyYork
LocalityWest Pond
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSaco River
HUC8 Number01060002
Map
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Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statusestablished
CommentsLocals are harvesting; situation improved from 2009 harvest.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDennis Spinney
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/9/2024].

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