Family: Potamogetonaceae
ribbon-leaf pondweed, ribbon-leaved pondweed
[Potamogeton epihydrus var. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Fernald]
Joanne Kline
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 slightly flat to 7' long; spreading rhizomes and tubers
Leaves: long tape-like, stemless, alternate, entire, with prominent midvein, 5-13 side veins; floating stalked, elliptical; stipule not fused to leaf
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence cylindrical spike
Fruits: dry, flatten disk, fruit stalks as thick as stem
Habitat: water from 3-7' deep; in sediment soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; stems slightly flat to 7' long; spreading rhizomes and tubers
Leaves: long tape-like, stemless, alternate, entire, with prominent midvein, 5-13 side veins; floating stalked, elliptical; stipule not fused to leaf
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence cylindrical spike
Fruits: dry, flatten disk, fruit stalks as thick as stem
Habitat: water from 3-7' deep; in sediment soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Wetland Plants: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
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Robert W. Freckmann
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