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Pondweed

Potamogeton nitens

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, Portugal, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

German Schimmerndes Laichkraut

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
View all species in Potamogeton →

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Compare Species

vs Alpine Pondweed vs Berchtold'S Pondweed vs bog pondweed vs Blunt-Leaved Pondweed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pondweed?
The scientific name of Pondweed is Potamogeton nitens. It belongs to the genus Potamogeton.
Where does Pondweed live?
Pondweed is found in Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, Portugal, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, Norway, Portugal, United States.
What family does Pondweed belong to?
Pondweed (Potamogeton nitens) belongs to the genus Potamogeton, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamogetonaceae.
What kingdom does Pondweed belong to?
Pondweed (Potamogeton nitens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Pondweed?
The closest relatives of Pondweed in the genus Potamogeton include Alga Pondweed, Alpine Pondweed, Berchtold'S Pondweed, bog pondweed, Blunt-Leaved Pondweed.

Native Range — 5 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 🐾
Heart-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton pulcher
LC 🐾
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
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Shetland Pondweed
Potamogeton rutilus
VU
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