Ribbon-leaved Pondweed
NameRibbon-leaved Pondweed
Species NamePotamogeton epihydrus
Common NameRibbon-leaved Pondweed
Geographic Originnorth-america
Foliage TypeMixed (submerged ribbon-like and floating elliptical)
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesAquatic plant with distinct submerged and floating leaf forms, and visible developing inflorescences/fruits.
Description
This image shows a specimen of ribbon-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton epihydrus) floating on the surface of dark water. It features both submerged, ribbon-like leaves and broader, elliptical floating leaves, along with small, developing flower/seed spikes. The plant is an aquatic species, not a bonsai.
