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Heart-Leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton pulcher

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Alismatales (อันดับขาเขียด)
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton
Species
Potamogeton pulcher (Heart-Leaved Pondweed)

Names in Other Languages

French potamot gracieux

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 Heart-Leaved Pondweed?
The scientific name of Heart-Leaved Pondweed is Potamogeton pulcher. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.
What is the conservation status of Heart-Leaved Pondweed?
Heart-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton pulcher) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Heart-Leaved Pondweed live?
Heart-Leaved Pondweed is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Norway, United States.
What family does Heart-Leaved Pondweed belong to?
Heart-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton pulcher) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.
Is Heart-Leaved Pondweed endangered?
No, Heart-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton pulcher) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Heart-Leaved Pondweed belong to?
Heart-Leaved Pondweed (Potamogeton pulcher) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Heart-Leaved Pondweed?
The closest relatives of Heart-Leaved Pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Alga Pondweed, 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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Alga Pondweed
Potamogeton confervoides
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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 🐾
Clasped Pondweed
Potamogeton perfoliatus
EN 🐾
Closed-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton foliosus
LC 🐾
Grass-Leaf Pondweed
Potamogeton gramineus
EN 🐾
Grass-Wrack Pondweed
Potamogeton compressus
CR 🐾
hairlike pondweed
Potamogeton trichoides
EN
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Heart-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton pulcher
LC
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Hill'S Pondweed
Potamogeton hillii
LC 🐾
Illinois Pondweed
Potamogeton illinoensis
LC 🐾
Linear-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton strictifolius
LC 🐾
slender pondweed
Potamogeton gayi
NE 🐾
Long-Stalked Pondweed
Potamogeton praelongus
EX 🐾
Shetland Pondweed
Potamogeton rutilus
VU
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