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Potamogeton crispus  L.
Crispate leaved pondweed,   Curly pondweed,   Cut leaved pondweed
Potamogeton crispus is a perennial herb (aquatic) that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: moderate
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Genus: Potamogeton
Family: Potamogetonaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 06/02/2023).