Family: Potamogetonaceae
Etymology: Potamogeton: from Greek potamos, "a river," and geiton, "a neighbor," because of the habitat
Plants: perennial aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence spike
Fruits: dry seed
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial aquatic; from rhizomes
Leaves: alternate, entire, with prominent midvein
Flowers: green-brown, small; inflorescence spike
Fruits: dry seed
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos