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Potamogeton illinoensis (Illinois pondweed)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Potamogeton illinoensis Morong

Illinois pondweed

Potamogetonaceae (Pondweed Family)

USDA Symbol: POIL

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , SC , SD , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NS
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Aquatic: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Potamogeton illinoensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Potamogeton illinoensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Potamogeton illinoensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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