Etymology: Potamogeton: from Greek potamos, "a river," and geiton, "a neighbor," because of the habitat
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; stems slender, often branched, fan-like; long creeping rhizome
Leaves: alternate, entire, 1 veined, fine; no floating leaves
Flowers: green-brown, small, stout stalk from main stem, from 2"-10" tall; inflorescence spike
Fruits: 3-ridged, dry seed
Habitat: quiet, shallow soft water
Conservation Status: Threatened

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos