VARIABLE-LEAF PONDWEED

Variable-leaf Pondweed could also be considered a submerged aquatic plant. This is a very common pondweed and grows primarily in shallow water of ponds, streams and lakes. It is somewhat delicate and branched. The plants usually have both submersed and floating leaves. The floating leaves are usually elliptic to oval, usually around 1 long and up to 2 long. The submersed leaves are alternate, thing and linear, ½ could also be considered a submerged aquatic plant. This is a very common pondweed and grows