water primrose

Ludwigia grandiflora ssp. hexapetala (Hook. & Arn.) Nesom & Kartesz

USDA PLANTS Symbol: LUGRH
Invasive Plant Atlas

Record ID:2278496
Location:Gaston County, North Carolina
Source:Kelly Cooke, Crowders Mountain State Park
Project:EDDMapS Home
Habitat:Edge: Lake
Abundance:Scattered Dense Patches
Locality:Shorts Lake within Crowders Mountain State Park
Comments:We have already made a determination as to treatment methods (Rodeo w/ Cidekick as a surfactant) but have not begun as yet. We believe the was introduced while restocking the lake with bluegill. We know Green Treefrogs were also introduced at this time.
Area Infested:0.25 acres
Gross Area:7 acres
Coordinates:35.20985, -81.29221
NADatum:WGS84
Ownership:State Lands
phenology:Mature,Sapling/Immature,In Flower
Identified by:Marshall Ellis, Western Regional Biologist NC State Parks
Canopy Cover:Trace
Status:Not Verified
Observation DateMay 24, 2012
Date EnteredMay 24, 2012
Date Updated: May 24, 2012
Source Type: Web Report

Photo Caption: photo Ranger Jane Conolly Photo Caption: photo by Ranger Jane Conolly
Bugwood Center Developed by The University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Last updated on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 03:17 PM