Flat-stalked pondweed [Potamogeton friesii]
Description
Flat-stalked pondweed is a perennial aquatic plant that is found in freshwater habitats. It is characterized by its slender, flattened stems and oblong to lanceolate leaves that are dark green in color. Its flowers are small and greenish, blooming from June to September. It prefers nutrient-rich waters and is often found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
|
| Order |
Eelgrasses
Zosterales
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| Family |
Pondweeds
Potamogetonaceae
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| Genus |
Pondweeds
Potamogeton
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