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Wetland and Aquatic Plants
of
Oklahoma
Interactive Keys: Submersed
Riverweed
(Podostemaceae)
NWI status: OBL.
Riverweed
(Podostemum
ceratophyllum Michx.)
Native perennial.
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Notes:
This plant only occurs in rocky streams. It
has no roots, but is attached to stones by a disk
shaped structure
referred to as a holdfast. Often, the
thread like leaves grow longer in swifter flowing water. A tropical
family,
this is the only temperate region species.
Last update: 1/30/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland
bhoagland@ou.edu
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