Family: Potamogetonaceae
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
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: 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 Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Brenton Butterfield
