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 usually with a bristly tip; stipules white and fibrous
Flowers: green-brown, small, stalk recurved from the upper leaf axils, winter buds hard with a fibrous base; inflorescence spike
Fruits: dry seed with low, sharp side and dorsal ridges
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein; narrow usually with a bristly tip; stipules white and fibrous
Flowers: green-brown, small, stalk recurved from the upper leaf axils, winter buds hard with a fibrous base; inflorescence spike
Fruits: dry seed with low, sharp side and dorsal ridges
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Gary Fewless