Vasey's Pondweed

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Potamogeton vaseyi

Vasey's Pondweed, a reference photo
Photo: Nathaniel Lord Britton & Addison Brown · Public domain

Potamogeton vaseyi is a species of flowering plant in the pondweed family Potamogetonaceae. It is native to North America. The specific epithet vaseyi honors the American botanist George Vasey. The species is commonly called Vasey's pondweed.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Vasey's Pondweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Species
Potamogeton vaseyi

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