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Potamogeton perfoliatus L.

perfoliate pondweed (Potamogetonaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyN
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Potamogeton perfoliatus has broad underwater leaves that surround the stem at their base; it can be found throughout the British Isles in permanent water-bodies.

Loch Eye (VC106: East Ross); 2019-07-02

 perfoliate pondweed / Potamogeton perfoliatus: _Potamogeton perfoliatus_ has broad underwater leaves that surround the stem at their base; it can be found throughout the British Isles in permanent water-bodies.

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