Stuckenia sp.
Pondweed, Pondweed
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Family: Potamogetonaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Stuckenia sp. (Pondweed) is a native California perennial in the Potamogetonaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Potamogeton: Stuckenia flowers stay submerged on bendy stalks; Potamogeton flowers emerge above water on stiff stalks.; vs Zannichellia: Stuckenia has visible flower spikes; Zannichellia has flowers hidden in leaf axils along the stem.; vs Ruppia: Stuckenia flower stalks stay short and submerged; Ruppia stalks coil and pull fruits to the surface.; vs Ranunculus: Stuckenia has narrow grass-like leaves and tiny greenish flowers; Ranunculus has showy yellow buttercup flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stuckenia sp. native to California?
Yes. Stuckenia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Stuckenia sp. belong to?
Stuckenia sp. is in the Potamogetonaceae family, genus Stuckenia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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