Pickleweed [Zannichellia palustris var. stenophylla]
Description
Zannichellia palustris var. stenophylla, commonly called Pickleweed, is a variant of the Horned Pondweed. It is found in North America, particularly in the Great Basin and surrounding regions. Similar to other species in this genus, Pickleweed is a submerged aquatic plant that prefers slow-moving waters. It is characterized by its very narrow, thread-like leaves.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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|---|---|
| Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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| Order |
Eelgrasses
Zosterales
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| Family |
Pondweeds
Potamogetonaceae
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| Genus |
Zannichellia
Zannichellia
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