There are 7 verified occurrences, 17 historical occurrences.
Pollution may threaten the species in Lake George.
In New York, Potamogeton alpinus has been found shallow water near the shore of cold lakes, streams, and slow-moving rivers (New York Natural Heritage Program 2011). Moderately to strongly alkaline waters (Crow and Hellquist 2000). Ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams (FNA 2000).
New York is near the southern edge of the range.
LEAVES SESSILE, TAWNY OLIVE COLOR, RED MIDVEIN
It is best to survey for Northern Pondweed from late August through September, when it is in fruit.
The time of year you would expect to find Red Pondweed vegetative and fruiting in New York.
Potamogeton alpinus Balbis
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Information for this guide was last updated on: August 9, 2011
Please cite this page as:
New York Natural Heritage Program. 2020. Online Conservation Guide for Potamogeton alpinus. Available from: https://guides.nynhp.org/red-pondweed/. Accessed July 16, 2020.