Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor
Scientific Name: Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor
Synonyms: Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. <i>nuttallii</i> (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor, Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. var. <i>nuttallii</i> (Cham. & Schltdl.) Fernald, Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. var. <i>ramosus</i> (Peck) House
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Najadales / Potamogetonaceae / Potamogeton L./ Potamogeton epihydrus Raf. ssp. nuttallii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Calder & Roy L. Taylor
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | POEPN |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | POEPN |
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 Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 100 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.4 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 14 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 0 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
| Active Growth Period | Summer and Fall |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Mid Summer |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
