Potamogeton alpinus

Potamogeton alpinus
Robust form of Potamogeton alpinus in a river in Russia.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Potamogetonaceae
Genus: Potamogeton
Species:
P. alpinus
Binomial name
Potamogeton alpinus
Synonyms
  • Buccaferrea rufescens (Schrad.) Bubani
  • Potamogeton alpinonatans F.W.Schultz
  • Potamogeton annulatus Bellardi
  • Potamogeton casparii Weyl
  • Potamogeton microstachys Wolfg.
  • Potamogeton montanensis Gand.
  • Potamogeton nigrescens Fr.
  • Potamogeton obrutus Alph.Wood.
  • Potamogeton obscurus DC
  • Potamogeton obtusus Ducros ex Gaud.
  • Potamogeton purpurascens Seidl ex J.Presl. & C.Presl.
  • Potamogeton rigidus Wolfg.
  • Potamogeton rufescens Schrad.
  • Potamogeton semipellucidus W.D.J.Koch & Ziz
  • Potamogeton stylatus Hagstr.
  • Potamogeton thomasii A.Benn.

Potamogeton alpinus is a species of perennial aquatic plant known by the common names alpine pondweed and red pondweed. It is widespread in the northern hemisphere in both rivers and lakes with good water quality.

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