Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor

Scientific Name: Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Najadales / Potamogetonaceae / Potamogeton L./ Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor

<i>Potamogeton epihydrus</i> Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor
General Information
Usda SymbolPOEPN
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPOEPN

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)0
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Potamogeton epihydrus</i> Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor

<i>Potamogeton epihydrus</i> Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor

<i>Potamogeton epihydrus</i> Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor

<i>Potamogeton epihydrus</i> Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor

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