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Horned pondweed (Zannichelliaceae)

NWI status: OBL.

Horned pondweed (Zannichellia palustris L.) 
Native perennial.
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Zannichellia palustris map                                     Zannichellia palustris

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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