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Early Detection Observation Reporting Form

Please use this form only to report new observations of state-listed, high-priority invasive plant species.

Observer Contact Information:

Name (First and Last):


Email Address:

Confirm Email Address:

Telephone (required if no email address provided):   

Date Observed (mm/dd/yyyy):

Location of observation:

Town:

Nearest Road Intersection (street names or highway numbers):

County: (if known)



Land Ownership:

 

Species Observed:

Does the plant have:

 

 Leaves shaped like triangles (no indentations or lobes)?

(Not sure about the leaf shape? Click here for more information and pictures)

 Curved prickles or barbs?

(Not sure? Click here for more information and pictures)

 Ocrea (saucer shaped leaf around the steam at nodes)?

(Not sure what an ocrea looks like? Click here for more information and pictures)

Plant species observed: Mile-a-minute Vine (Persicaria perfoliata)

Additional Information

Is the population near a road, hiking trail, picnic ara or other frequently used area?

 Yes

 No

Habitat Type: (To choose more than one category, hold down the CTRL key while selecting).


 

Population description and comments:

Please provide a brief description of the environment in which the plant(s) is (are) growing and a rough estimate of their population density and size. This space can also be used for additional comments.

Upload Photos

Yes, I have photos.

No, I do not have photos.

Please click this link to submit photos (separate form that opens in new window)



 

 

Trouble submitting this form online? Please email mileaminute@uconn.edu for assistance.