Japanese knotweed
Fallopia japonica
NOT FOUND by Margaret2011-11-05
Belgrade
ID Confirmed
Quality checked by scjudge
Peer reviewed by scjudge
Field Notes
Our surveyed sight bordered a dam between Great Pond and Long Pond in Belgrade Maine. The area was a developed park, with a mixture of wild native plant species and landscape plants. The ground was fitted with erosion control bark. The upkeep of plants was evident. I was surprised I didn't find knotweed because it is associated with human development. We thought that the water fall would have brought the seed/plant to the site.
Supporting Evidence
We placed two quadrants in two locations with the most vegetation . We didn't see any plants with the specific features of Japanese Knotweed i.e. leaves, stems, flowers ectera.
No evidence of dense clumps, hollow stems, or white flowers on any plants in the quadrant.
No evidence of the plants having any of the japanese Knotweed.
Species Observation: Species Looked For
Did you find it?:
I think I did not find it
Scientific name:
Fallopia japonicaCommon name:
Japanese knotweed
Count of individuals:
Coverage:
Reproduction:
Sampling method:
Quadrat (user-placement)
Place Studied
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Latitude:
N 44.530060 °
Longitude:
W -69.888570 °
Observation Site Information
Name:
Margaret's visit to Belgrade Park
Habitat:
Upland - Developed areas
Trip Information
Name:
Belgrade Park
Trip date:
Sat, 2011-11-05 13:24
Town or city:
Belgrade
Type of investigation:
Species and Habitat Survey
Ecosystem:
Upland
Watershed:
Lower Kennebec
Sampling Method:
Quadrat (randomized- placement)
Nearest waterbody:
Long Pond
Habitat Observations
Species diversity:
20 different species
Evidence of vectors:
Paved road
Walking trail
People
Recent disturbance
Tree canopy cover:
Between 1/2 and 3/4
Soil moisture:
Moist
Comments
Clear
Nice picture. I would like it if it was just a little more clear of what I'm looking at.
Make sure that you all of the
Make sure that you all of the work site in the picture