Family: Potamogetonaceae
Vasey's pondweed
Paul Skawinski
Steve C. Garske
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: annual, submersed aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence spike
Fruits: dry seed
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: annual, submersed aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence spike
Fruits: dry seed
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, 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 Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Species Guide; description, conservation, photos, maps, etc.
Paul Skawinski
Steve C. Garske
Paul Skawinski
Paul Skawinski
Robert W. Freckmann
Paul Skawinski
