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opposite-leaved pondweed

Groenlandia densa

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Groenlandia
Species
Groenlandia densa (opposite-leaved pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot dense
German Dichtes Fischkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of opposite-leaved pondweed?
The scientific name of opposite-leaved pondweed is Groenlandia densa. It belongs to the genus Groenlandia.
What is the conservation status of opposite-leaved pondweed?
opposite-leaved pondweed (Groenlandia densa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does opposite-leaved pondweed live?
opposite-leaved pondweed is found in Found across Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden.
What family does opposite-leaved pondweed belong to?
opposite-leaved pondweed (Groenlandia densa) belongs to the genus Groenlandia, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.
What kingdom does opposite-leaved pondweed belong to?
opposite-leaved pondweed (Groenlandia densa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Groenlandia — 1 Species

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