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Invasive SpeciesNuphar variegata was FOUND

on 2009-06-07 in Cape Elizabeth
Submitted by manyeyes on Sun, 2009-06-07 at 07:03 pm
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Field Notes

From my rocky perch at the edge Great Pond I can see floating leaved plants about 10m offshore. Their yellow flowers standing above the surface caught my eye. Right below me there's a submersed plant with finely divided leaves that is calling out to be investigated.
Around me: red wing blackbirds, frogs, two in a canoe

Supporting evidence
Photo of my evidence.

I think I found spatterdock in the middle of the pond. Here is a photo of the bright yellow ball-like flower with thick petals. Lucky me, there were two flowers washed up on the shore. They remind me of play-dough!

Photo of my evidence.

Spatterdock flowers stand above the surface of the water on short thick stems.

Species Observation:
Species Looked For
Common name:
Spatterdock
Scientific name:
Nuphar variegata
Was found?
I think I found it
Count of individuals?
Coverage?
Less than 1/4 covered
Dead or alive?
Size:
Sex:
Evidence of reproduction:
  • Flower (plants)
Sampling method:
  • Just looking around
Place studied
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Latitude:
43.574710 ° N
Longitude:
-70.227150 ° W
Observation Site Information
A photo of our study site.
Name:
manyeyes's visit to Great Pond CE
Habitat:
Freshwater - In a pond or lake
Trip Information
Trip name:
Great Pond CE
Trip date:
2009-06-07
Nearest town:
Cape Elizabeth
Type of investigation:
Species and Habitat Survey
Ecosystem:
Freshwater
MIDAS number:
5648
Watershed:
Presumpscot
Nearest waterbody:
Great Pond
Photo of our sampling method.
Habitat Observations
Diversity:
2 different species
Water temperature:
pH:
Dissolved oxygen:
Salinity:
Vectors:

  • Walking trail

  • People

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Nuphar variegata was FOUND

Submitted by PGregory on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 13:59.

Wow, nice picture of the flower! A true poster-pic of a spatterdock flower! --P

Amazing Findings!

Submitted by BACA on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:22.

We admire your curiosity for your surroundings. Most people would walk right by and not investigate any further. The pictures you took were amazing! We agree with your findings. We've seen these in my town, too!

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