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Flat-Stalk Pondweed

Potamogeton friesii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)

Order

Alismatales (частухоцветные)

Species

Potamogeton friesii (Flat-Stalk Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Potamot de Fries

German Stachelspitziges Laichkraut

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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 Flat-Stalk Pondweed?

The scientific name of Flat-Stalk Pondweed is Potamogeton friesii. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.

What is the conservation status of Flat-Stalk Pondweed?

Flat-Stalk Pondweed (Potamogeton friesii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Flat-Stalk Pondweed live?

Flat-Stalk Pondweed is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Flat-Stalk Pondweed belong to?

Flat-Stalk Pondweed (Potamogeton friesii) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.

What kingdom does Flat-Stalk Pondweed belong to?

Flat-Stalk Pondweed (Potamogeton friesii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Flat-Stalk Pondweed?

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