Longleaf pondweed [Potamogeton nodosus]
Description
Longleaf pondweed is a perennial aquatic plant that is found in freshwater environments. It has long, linear leaves that are typically submerged, though it can also produce a few floating leaves. Its flowers are small, green, and bloom from July 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
|
| Family |
Pondweeds
Potamogetonaceae
|
| Genus |
Pondweeds
Potamogeton
|