Ruppia Linnaeus. Common name: Wigeon-grass.
A genus of 4-10 species, nearly cosmopolitan.
ID notes: Separable from superficially similar species of Potamogeton by the stipules adnate their entire length (vs. separate at least at the tip in Potamogeton).
References: Crow & Hellquist (2023); Haynes (1978); Haynes (2000d) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2000); Haynes, Holm-Nielsen, & Les (1998b) In Kubitzki (1998b). Show full citations.
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© Jay Horn | Ruppia maritima source | Original Image ⭷
© Keith Bradley | Ruppia maritima | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Ruppia maritima, Gambusia Marsh, Gambusia Marsh Trail, Sea Rim State Park, Jefferson County, Texas 1 by Alan Cressler | Ruppia maritima source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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