Taxon Details

Potamogeton epihydrus

Nuttall's ribbon-leaved pondweed

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Photo of Potamogeton epihydrus
Louis-M. Landry, 2010
Photo of Potamogeton epihydrus
Louis-M Landry, 2010
Photo of Potamogeton epihydrus
Al Keuter, 2013

Taxon Summary:

Potamogeton epihydrus, commonly known as Nuttall's ribbon-leaved pondweed, is a perennial rhizomatous herb (aquatic) in the Potamogetonaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Marshes and swamps, growing at elevations from 369 to 2172 meters. Potamogeton epihydrus is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb (aquatic)
Blooming Period: (Jun)Jul-Sep
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Elevation:
369 - 2172 meters
1210 - 7125 feet
General Habitats:
  • Marshes and swamps (shallow freshwater)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Threatened by recreational activities and water contamination. Possibly threatened by vehicles. Hybridizes with P. nodosus.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 5
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 4 16 %
THREAT LIST:
Non-native plant impacts 2 8%
Recreational use (non-ORV) 2 8%
Altered flood/tidal/hydrologic regime 1 4%
ORV activity 1 4%
Pollution 1 4%
Total Occurrences: 25
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
1 1 2 0 0 21
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 21
Recent <=20 Years 4
Presence:
Presumed Extant 25
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), District of Columbia (DC), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
El Dorado (ELD), Madera (MAD), Mariposa (MPA), Mendocino (MEN), Modoc (MOD), Placer (PLA), Plumas (PLU), Shasta (SHA), Tuolumne (TUO)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Ackerson Mtn. (3711977), Alturas (4112045), Beaver Mtn. (4112086), Beckwourth Pass (3912071), Boles Meadows East (4112067), Cahto Peak (3912365), Cooper Peak (3811927), Covelo East (3912372), Covelo West (3912373), Crescent Mills (4012018), El Capitan (3711966), Eureka Hill (3812385), Falls Ridge (3711984), Ferris Creek (4012013), Igo (4012255), Jacks Butte (4112057), Laytonville (3912364), Little Shuteye Peak (3711944), McGinty Reservoir (4112075), Mt. Bidwell (4112082), Pease Flat (4112085), Pinecrest (3811928), Point Arena (3812386), Pyramid Peak (3812072), South Mtn. (4112076), Surprise (4112054), Tahoe City (3912022), Ten Lakes (3711985), Whiskeytown (4012265), Whittemore Ridge (4112066), Willits (3912343), Yosemite Falls (3711975)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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