Potamogeton acutifolius is a European species of aquatic plant in the family Potamogetonaceae, known by the common name sharp-leaved pondweed. It is threatened and declining in at least part of its range.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Sharp-leaved 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.
Easily confused with
- Potamogeton compressus
- Potamogeton friesii
- Potamogeton obtusifolius
- Potamogeton zosteriformis
- Potamogeton ochreatus
- Potamogeton hillii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Potamogetonaceae
- Genus
- Potamogeton
- Species
- Potamogeton acutifolius
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