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slender pondweed

Potamogeton gayi

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton
Species
Potamogeton gayi (slender pondweed)

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 slender pondweed?
The scientific name of slender pondweed is Potamogeton gayi. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.
Where does slender pondweed live?
slender pondweed is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Taiwan.
What family does slender pondweed belong to?
slender pondweed (Potamogeton gayi) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.
What kingdom does slender pondweed belong to?
slender pondweed (Potamogeton gayi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of slender pondweed?
The closest relatives of slender pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Oreja de Liebre, Alpine Pondweed, Berchtold'S Pondweed, bog pondweed, Blunt-Leaved Pondweed.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Potamogeton — 20 Species

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Oreja de Liebre
Potamogeton perfoliatus
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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 🐾
Illinois Pondweed
Potamogeton illinoensis
LC 🐾
Linear-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton strictifolius
LC
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slender pondweed
Potamogeton gayi
NE
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Long-Stalked Pondweed
Potamogeton praelongus
EX 🐾
Shetland Pondweed
Potamogeton rutilus
VU 🐾
Northern Snail-Seed Pondweed
Potamogeton spirillus
LC
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