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Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed

Potamogeton spirillus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida (زنبقانية)
Order
Alismatales (مزماريات)
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton
Species
Potamogeton spirillus (Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot spiralé

Similar Species in Potamogeton

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Hamool
Potamogeton crispus
Least Concern
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Waraqa
Potamogeton nodosus
Near Threatened
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Berchtold'S Pondweed
Potamogeton berchtoldii
Least Concern
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Blunt-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton obtusifolius
Least Concern
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Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton natans
Least Concern
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Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton amplifolius
Least Concern
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bog pondweed
Potamogeton polygonifolius
Least Concern
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Alpine Pondweed
Potamogeton alpinus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed?
The scientific name of Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed is Potamogeton spirillus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.
What is the conservation status of Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed?
Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed (Potamogeton spirillus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed live?
Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Norway, United States.
What family does Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed belong to?
Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed (Potamogeton spirillus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.
Is Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed endangered?
No, Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed (Potamogeton spirillus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed belong to?
Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed (Potamogeton spirillus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed?
The closest relatives of Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Hamool, Waraqa, Berchtold'S Pondweed, bog pondweed, Blunt-Leaved Pondweed.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Potamogeton — 20 Species

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Hamool
Potamogeton crispus
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Waraqa
Potamogeton nodosus
NT 🐾
Berchtold'S Pondweed
Potamogeton berchtoldii
LC 🐾
bog pondweed
Potamogeton polygonifolius
LC 🐾
Blunt-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton obtusifolius
LC 🐾
Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton natans
LC 🐾
Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton amplifolius
LC 🐾
Clasped Pondweed
Potamogeton perfoliatus
EN 🐾
Closed-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton foliosus
LC 🐾
Grass-Leaf Pondweed
Potamogeton gramineus
EN 🐾
Grass-Wrack Pondweed
Potamogeton compressus
CR 🐾
hairlike pondweed
Potamogeton trichoides
EN 🐾
Heart-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton pulcher
LC 🐾
Hill'S Pondweed
Potamogeton hillii
LC 🐾
Illinois Pondweed
Potamogeton illinoensis
LC 🐾
Linear-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton strictifolius
LC 🐾
slender pondweed
Potamogeton gayi
NE 🐾
Long-Stalked Pondweed
Potamogeton praelongus
EX 🐾
Shetland Pondweed
Potamogeton rutilus
VU
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Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed
Potamogeton spirillus
LC
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