Etymology: Potamogeton: from Greek potamos, "a river," and geiton, "a neighbor," because of the habitat
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, prominent midvein; floating - heart shaped base; submersed - stalk-like with no blade, held 90deg. off stem, lay flat on water
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence spike
Fruits: oval-to-ovate, plump, dry seed with a short, smooth beak
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, prominent midvein; floating - heart shaped base; submersed - stalk-like with no blade, held 90deg. off stem, lay flat on water
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence spike
Fruits: oval-to-ovate, plump, dry seed with a short, smooth beak
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
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from USDA Plants website
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