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  1. Description

    Curly-leaf pondweed is a rhizomatous perennial herb producing a flattened, branching stem up to a meter long. The … See more

    Distribution

    Potamogeton crispus is native to a wide range of countries in Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia (Sumatra), Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, … See more

    Ecology

    Curly pondweed is widespread and common across most of its native range, growing in standing and slow-flowing water including small ponds and ditches. It is strictly a lowland plant and requires fine substrates i… See more

    Environmental impact

    This pondweed is considered an invasive species in much of North America. It was introduced to the Great Lakes and inland lakes within that region. The plant thrives in conditions normally less habitable to native plant speci… See more

    Cultivation

    Potamogeton crispus is sometimes cultivated as a pond plant, and generally makes a good garden plant. Since it starts to die back rather early, it is recommended to cut it back in July after it has flowered. In common wi… See more

    External links

    • Media related to Potamogeton crispus at Wikimedia Commons
    CalPhotos Photo gallery
    GLANSIS Species FactSheet
    Species Profile- Curly Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus), National Invasive Species Inf… See more

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