A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
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Potamogetonaceae » Potamogeton amplifolius
Potamogeton amplifolius Tuck.[FNA22, HC, HC2]
broad-leaved pondweed, large-leaved pondweed
Publication: American Journal of Science, and Arts. ser. 2, 6:225. 1848.
Origin: Native
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Notes: FNA22: "Potamogeton amplifolius is common throughout much of North America. Its submersed leaves are larger than those of most other species of Potamogeton, are arcuate, and have more veins than do any other species.
One hybrid, Potamogeton amplifolius ´ P. illinoensis (= P. ´ scoliophyllus Hagström), has been described."
Last updated 9/16/2023 by David Giblin.
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