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; often tinges with red; blunt tip; glands at leaf node; stipules membranous
Flowers: green-brown, small, stalk short; inflorescence spike
Fruits: dry seed with low, sharp dorsal ridge
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos