Potamogeton Crispus (Noun)
Meaning
European herb naturalized in the eastern United States and California.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Potamogeton crispus is a submerged aquatic plant native to Europe but naturalized in many other parts of the world.
- Invasive potamogeton crispus populations have been found to alter native plant communities in lakes and rivers of the northeastern United States.
- The curved duckweed and potamogeton crispus are found to be dominant species in many freshwater ecosystems of the Eastern United States.
- In their study of aquatic plant communities in California, researchers identified potamogeton crispus as one of the non-native species found in many lakes and reservoirs.
- Although potamogeton crispus is a European herb that has been naturalized in eastern North America, it is still considered to be a valuable part of the ecosystem in many areas where it is found.