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Etymology: Potamogeton: from Greek potamos, "a river," and geiton, "a neighbor," because of the habitat
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; from rhizomes Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein; narrow with 5-7 veins, rounded tip with short beak; pair of glands at nodes; stipules fibrous, white Flowers: green-brown, small, stalk flattened, winter buds in tight in fan shape at 90deg. from outer leaves; inflorescence spike Fruits: rounded, dry seed with low or no ridges Conservation Status: Native |
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© Wisconsin State Herbarium, UW-Madison
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