Potamogeton lucens

Plant Details

Scientific name: Potamogeton lucens

Also known as: Broad-Leaved Pondweed

Images: Google Images

Layer: Water

Format: Smal

Height: 1.00 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: Slow

Leaf: -

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Soil Moisture:
Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Edible part:
Root, Stem

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(1)

Features:
None

Raw or cooked carrots have a nutty flavor and are rich in starch. The young shoots are produced from the rhizome.

Start Harvest: 01/06

End of Harvest: 30/09

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Guild	Description
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree	Arbutus unedoxaera provides shade, which can help to reduce the water temperature of Potamogeton lucens, enhancing growth conditions.
Mentha aquatica Water mint	Mentha aquatica helps to repel pests that might harm Potamogeton lucens while also providing a habitat for beneficial insects.
Typha latifolia Reedmace, Broadleaf cattail, Bullrush, Nailrod	Typha latifolia can help stabilize the substrate and reduce erosion in the water body where Potamogeton lucens grows.
Alnus glutinosa European Alder	Alnus glutinosa can contribute organic matter to the surrounding area, enhancing the nutrient availability for Potamogeton lucens.
Ptelea trifoliata Hop tree	Ceratophyllum demersum provides shelter for aquatic organisms and helps improve water quality, benefiting Potamogeton lucens.
Prunus spinosa Blackthorn	Hottonia palustris assists in balancing water levels and can enhance the habitat for Potamogeton lucens.