The taxonomic status of Potamogeton lateralis Morong (Potamogetonaceae)

TitleThe taxonomic status of Potamogeton lateralis Morong (Potamogetonaceae)
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1988
AuthorsC. Hellquist B, C. Philbrick T, Hilton RL
JournalRhodora
Volume90
Pagination15-20
KeywordsVASCULAR PLANTS
Abstract

Potamogeton lateralis is believed to be one of the rarer pondweeds of North America. Evidence is provided indicating that P. lateralis is in fact described from two disparate elements, P. vaseyi and P. pusillus. The morphological characters of P. lateralis fit well within the range of these two species.