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Potamogeton crispus L.

curled potamogeton (Potamogetonaceae)

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Potamogeton crispus is a widespread pondweed without floating leaves; its submerged leaves typically have distinctively crimped edges.

Aston sub-Edge (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-05-30

 curled potamogeton / Potamogeton crispus: _Potamogeton crispus_ is a widespread pondweed without floating leaves; its submerged leaves typically have distinctively crimped edges.

When its leaves lack the usual crimping, Potamogeton crispus can still be recognised by the tiny serrations along the whole edge of the leaf.

Aston sub-Edge (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-05-30

 curled potamogeton / Potamogeton crispus: When its leaves lack the usual crimping, _Potamogeton crispus_ can still be recognised by the tiny serrations along the whole edge of the leaf.

The wind-pollinated flower-spikes of Potamogeton crispus are raised above the water’s surface; each flower has 4 tepals, 4 stamens and 4 stigmas.

South Kensington (VC21: Middlesex); 2026-05-18

 curled potamogeton / Potamogeton crispus: The wind-pollinated flower-spikes of _Potamogeton crispus_ are raised above the water’s surface; each flower has 4 tepals, 4 stamens and 4 stigmas.

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