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Illinois Pondweed

Potamogeton illinoensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton
Species
Potamogeton illinoensis (Illinois Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot de l'Illinois

Similar Species in Potamogeton

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Oreja de Liebre
Potamogeton perfoliatus
Endangered
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Berchtold'S Pondweed
Potamogeton berchtoldii
Least Concern
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Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton amplifolius
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 nodosus
Near Threatened
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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 Illinois Pondweed?
The scientific name of Illinois Pondweed is Potamogeton illinoensis. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.
What is the conservation status of Illinois Pondweed?
Illinois Pondweed (Potamogeton illinoensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Illinois Pondweed live?
Illinois Pondweed is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Norway, United States.
What family does Illinois Pondweed belong to?
Illinois Pondweed (Potamogeton illinoensis) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.
Is Illinois Pondweed endangered?
No, Illinois Pondweed (Potamogeton illinoensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Illinois Pondweed belong to?
Illinois Pondweed (Potamogeton illinoensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Illinois Pondweed?
The closest relatives of Illinois Pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Oreja de Liebre, Alpine Pondweed, Berchtold'S Pondweed, bog pondweed, Blunt-Leaved Pondweed.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Potamogeton — 20 Species

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Oreja de Liebre
Potamogeton perfoliatus
EN 🐾
Alpine Pondweed
Potamogeton alpinus
CR 🐾
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 nodosus
NT 🐾
Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton amplifolius
LC 🐾
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
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Illinois Pondweed
Potamogeton illinoensis
LC
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Linear-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton strictifolius
LC 🐾
slender pondweed
Potamogeton gayi
NE 🐾
Long-Stalked Pondweed
Potamogeton praelongus
EX 🐾
Shetland Pondweed
Potamogeton rutilus
VU 🐾
Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed
Potamogeton spirillus
LC
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