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Marcus, Joseph A.

Potamogeton illinoensis

Potamogeton illinoensis Morong

Illinois pondweed

Potamogetonaceae (Pondweed Family)

Synonym(s): Potamogeton angustifolius, Potamogeton heterophyllus, Potamogeton lucens

USDA Symbol: POIL

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

From the Image Gallery

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable

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

Growing Conditions

Aquatic: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX

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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