species 1,657 observations

Grass-leaved Pondweed

Potamogeton gramineus

Field notes

Supports All

22 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Waterlily Leafcutter Moth, Pondside Crambid Moth, Obscure Pondweed Moth, Floating-heart Waterlily Moth 4
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Tufted Duck, Waterlily Aphid, Green-winged Teal, Common Goldeneye 18

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Water use: High
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.