Curly-leaf Pondweed

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Potamogeton crispus

Curly-leaf Pondweed, a reference photo
Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Potamogeton crispus, the crisp-leaved pondweed, curly pondweed, curly-leaf pondweed or curled pondweed, is a species of aquatic plant (hydrophyte) native to Eurasia but an introduced species and often a noxious weed in North America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Curly-leaf 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.

Classification

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

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