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Grass-Wrack Pondweed

Potamogeton compressus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Potamogeton compressus (Grass-Wrack Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot à tiges comprimées

German Flachstengeliges Lauchkraut

Similar Species in Potamogeton

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Alpine Pondweed

Potamogeton alpinus

Critically Endangered

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Berchtold'S Pondweed

Potamogeton berchtoldii

Least Concern

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bog pondweed

Potamogeton polygonifolius

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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Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton amplifolius

Least Concern

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Alga Pondweed

Potamogeton confervoides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grass-Wrack Pondweed?

The scientific name of Grass-Wrack Pondweed is Potamogeton compressus. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Grass-Wrack Pondweed?

Grass-Wrack Pondweed (Potamogeton compressus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grass-Wrack Pondweed live?

Grass-Wrack Pondweed is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Grass-Wrack Pondweed belong to?

Grass-Wrack Pondweed (Potamogeton compressus) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

Is Grass-Wrack Pondweed endangered?

Yes, Grass-Wrack Pondweed (Potamogeton compressus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Grass-Wrack Pondweed belong to?

Grass-Wrack Pondweed (Potamogeton compressus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Grass-Wrack Pondweed?

The closest relatives of Grass-Wrack Pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Alga Pondweed, Alpine Pondweed, Berchtold'S Pondweed, bog pondweed, Blunt-Leaved Pondweed.