Family: Potamogetonaceae
big-leaved pondweed, broad-leaved pondweed, large-leaved pondweed
Paul Skawinski
Robert W. Freckmann
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)
Etymology: Potamogeton: from Greek potamos, "a river," and geiton, "a neighbor," because of the habitat
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; stems thick; rhizomes with black scales
Leaves: alternate, entire, prominent midvein, 25-37 veins; submersed -arched, folded, large, stalked; floating -oval, long stalk, many veins; large stipules
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence dense spike
Fruits: oval-ovate beaked, dry seed with 3 low ridges
Habitat: water >3' deep; in soft sediment soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; stems thick; rhizomes with black scales
Leaves: alternate, entire, prominent midvein, 25-37 veins; submersed -arched, folded, large, stalked; floating -oval, long stalk, many veins; large stipules
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence dense spike
Fruits: oval-ovate beaked, dry seed with 3 low ridges
Habitat: water >3' deep; in soft sediment soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Selected Wetland Plants: Photos, descriptions, information USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Robert W. Freckmann
Matthew L. Wagner
Paul Skawinski
Paul Skawinski
Matthew L. Wagner
Matthew L. Wagner
Matthew L. Wagner
Robert W. Freckmann
Paul Skawinski
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
