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Family: Potamogetonaceae
slender pondweed, more...
[Potamogeton lateralis "auct. pro parte, non Morong"]
Etymology: Potamogeton: from Greek potamos, "a river," and geiton, "a neighbor," because of the habitat
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic, slender flower stalk; stems slender to 5' long branching often at ends; slight rhizomes Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein; stemless, linear with pair of glands where meet the stem; 3 veins; blunt point; none floating Flowers: green-brown, small, Many winter buds which have tightly rolled inner leaves; inflorescence spike of 1-4 whorls Fruits: oval, plump, dry seed with a smooth back and a short beak Habitat: water from shallow to 10' deep Conservation Status: Native |
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