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Species:
Hydrilla verticillata
Common Name(s):
hydrill
Habitats Impacted:
riparian/aquatic
Regions likely to be Impacted:
PH, NE, NW, SE, SW
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
David J. Moorhead, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
A Dirty Dozen species. Forms thick mats. Infestations lead to stagnant, warmer water temperatures, and decreased oxygen levels. Can clog machinery. Stems can grow up to one inch per day. Easily spread from fragments on boats. Intentionally introduced for the aquarium trade.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Hydrilla verticillata
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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