Description
Potamogeton lucens (also called Shining Pondweed, among many other common names) is a submerged aquatic plant with long, flexible stems and leaves that are finely toothed and have a wavy margin. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in still and slow-moving waters, including ponds, lakes, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Potamogeton lucens is used as an ornamental plant in ponds, aquariums, and water gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Potamogeton lucens has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Potamogeton lucens is a submerged aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in ponds, lakes, or streams.
Where to Find Potamogeton lucens
Potamogeton lucens is native to Europe and can be found in shallow, slow-moving streams, ponds, and lakes.