Freshwater
Broad-leaved pondweed
Potamogeton natans
Potamogetonaceae
Facts
Care
We have no care for this plant yet. If you know how it thrives, you can suggest it.
Range
Native
Lives wild in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, and 48 more countries.
Introduced to United States.
More about the species
Description
Potamogeton natans, commonly known as broad-leaved pondweed, floating pondweed, or floating-leaf pondweed, is an aquatic species in the genus Potamogeton native to quiet or slow-flowing freshwater habitats throughout the Holarctic Kingdom.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Buccaferrea natans
- Potamogeton affinis
- Potamogeton besseri
- Potamogeton kirkii
- Potamogeton morongii
- Potamogeton paludosus
In other languages
- Vanlig tjønnaks
- Gäddnate
- Uistinvita
- Floating pondweed
Articles
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How to set up a North American aquarium5 min read
Streams and ponds in North America are often cool. How to set up an aquarium without a heater, with pygmy sunfish, shiners and darters.