Grass-wrack pondweed  (Potamogeton compressus)

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Description

This submerged aquatic plant has very flattened, branching stems that can reach up to 0.9 m in length (4). The leaves are long and slender; they usually have five main veins running along their length, and are translucent (2). The small flowers are produced sparingly (3) on spikes (5). The Latin name Potamogeton derives from the Greek for 'river neighbour' and indicates the aquatic habits of this genus of plants (5).

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