Sago Pondweed
Stuckenia pectinata
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Aleutian Is., Algeria, Angola, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Caprivi Strip, Central American Pacific Is., Chile, China, Colombia, Corse, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Galápagos, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Gulf States, Hainan, Haiti, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Kuril Is., Lebanon-Syria, Lesser Sunda Is., Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panamá, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward I., Réunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Socotra, Solomon Is., South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan-
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Potamogetonaceae
- Genus:
- Stuckenia
- Species:
- Stuckenia pectinata
- USDA Symbol:
- STPE15
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- silty, nutrient-rich, submerged soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist to submerged
- Notes:
- Common in freshwater and brackish water bodies
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: Claude AI