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Potamogeton zosteriformis (Flatstem pondweed)
Smith, R.W.

Potamogeton zosteriformis Fern.

Flatstem pondweed

Potamogetonaceae (Pondweed Family)

USDA Symbol: POZO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jul

Distribution

USA: AK , CA , CT , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , SD , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NB , NS
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Aquatic: yes

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-07-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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