Wetland and Aquatic Plants
of
Oklahoma
Interactive Keys: Submersed
Horned
pondweed (Zannichelliaceae)
NWI status: OBL.
Horned
pondweed (Zannichellia palustris
L.)
Native perennial.
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Note:
This plant provides food and cover for aquatic invertebrates and fishes. This species can be confused with the narrow
leaf pondweeds or southern water nymph. However,
horned pondweed has very distinctive fruits.
Last update: 1/30/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland
bhoagland@ou.edu
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