Family: Potamogetonaceae
narrow-leaved pondweed, stiff pondweed, straight-leaved pondweed
[Potamogeton rutilus auct. non Wolfg.]
Robert W. Freckmann
Brenton Butterfield
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
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, stiff, 3-5 veins, pointed tip; stipules fibrous and white
Flowers: green-brown, small, stalk slender, winter buds flattened, outer leaves arching outward; inflorescence spike with whorls
Fruits: rounded, dry seed
Plants: perennial, submersed aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein; narrow, stiff, 3-5 veins, pointed tip; stipules fibrous and white
Flowers: green-brown, small, stalk slender, winter buds flattened, outer leaves arching outward; inflorescence spike with whorls
Fruits: rounded, dry seed
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
