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Search Term(s): Potamogeton nodosus   (1 record found)

POTAMOGETONACEAE
Pondweed Family
Potamogeton nodosus  (longleaf pondweed)   
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Synonym
Potamogeton americanus C. & S.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Potamogeton: from the Greek potamos (a river) and geton (a neighbour) referring to the habitat in which these plants occur; nodosus: with conspicuous nodes
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
June-August
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Slow streams
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Provides habitat for fish, food for some waterfowl species, and cover for a variety of aquatic invertebrate species.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Submerged Aquatic Beds (Fresh and Brackish)