Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Potamogetonaceae

Genus:

Potamogeton

Species:

Potamogeton marianensis

USDA Symbol:

POMA43

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty, submerged soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently submerged

Notes:

Common in freshwater habitats like ponds and slow-moving streams