Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Zannichellia palustris Linnaeus
(Horned Pondweed)
Family: Potamogetonaceae, formerly Zannichelliaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Zannichellia palustris is found in quiet water or at the edge of flowing water. The
carpels taper into a short style. The fruit is a nutlet.
Zannichellia palustris, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, July 7, 2008
Zannichellia palustris, detail of carpels, photo Russ Kleinman & Danielle Walkup, Burro Mtns., Pancho Canyon, July 7, 2008
Zannichellia palustris, growth habit, Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Gila River at the Lichty Center, June 24, 2008
Zannichellia palustris, 3x macro of carpels, Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Denise Friedrick, Burro Mtns., Pancho Cyn., June 7, 2009
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