Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Potamogeton spp.
Pondweed
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
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HABIT:
Aquatic forb with leaves floating on the surface and flower spikes rising above the water. Flowers Oct-May.
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Thrives in fresh water up to 4 m deep, whether still or fast-flowing. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed from January to November. Propagate from seed, cuttings, or division. Fast growth rate. Tolerates cold water but may choke irrigation channels. Recommended species include P. crispus (Curly Pondweed), P. ochreatus (Blunt Pondweed), and P. tricarinatus (Floating Pondweed).
VALUES & USES:
Provides habitat and food for freshwater wildlife. Also an attractive plant for dams and ponds.