Specimen Information

Hydrilla verticillata verticillata
Hydrilla verticillata verticillata
(whorled hydrilla)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID887738
GroupPlants
GenusHydrilla
Speciesverticillata
Subspeciesverticillata
Common Namewhorled hydrilla
StateLA
CountySt. Charles
LocalityLake Cataouatche
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameEast Central Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090301
Map
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Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | released aquarium | dispersed flood
Statusextirpated
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28137
Author:Menard, J.
Date:2012
Title:Plant loss in Cataouatche not cause for concern, biologist says
Publisher:St. Charles Herald Guide
CommentsSalinity exposure is controlling populations
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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