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Potamogeton foliosus subsp. foliosus

Leafy Pondweed
Also known as: Potamogeton californicus (Morong) Piper +10 more
  • Potamogeton californicus (Morong) Piper
  • Potamogeton curtisii Morong
  • Potamogeton foliosus f. californicus (Morong) Hagstr.
  • Potamogeton foliosus f. niagarensis (Tuck.) Hagstr.
  • Potamogeton foliosus var. californicus (Morong) Morong
  • Potamogeton foliosus var. macellus Fernald
  • Potamogeton foliosus var. niagarensis (Tuck.) Morong
  • Potamogeton niagarensis Tuck.
  • Potamogeton pauciflorus var. californicus Morong
  • Potamogeton pauciflorus var. niagarensis (Tuck.) A.Gray
  • Spirillus foliosus var. niagarensis (Tuck.) Nieuwl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Potamogetonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydrosubshrub.

Originating in North America, the Pacific, and South America, Potamogeton foliosus subsp. foliosus (commonly known as Leafy Pondweed) is an aquatic plant belonging to the Potamogetonaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Potamogeton foliosus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, PACIFIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central Pacific, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Cuba, Delaware, District of Columbia, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Jamaica, Kansas, Kentucky, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Puerto Rico, Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Yukon

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Labrador
Base Species & Variations

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