kids encyclopedia robot

Potamogeton facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Potamogeton
PotamogetonPerfoliatus2.jpg
Potamogeton perfoliatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
(unranked):
(unranked):
Order:
Family:
Potamogetonaceae
Genus:
Potamogeton

Species

80-100, see text

Potamogeton is a genus of aquatic plants. They live in freshwater such as ponds and lakes. They part of the family Potamogentonaceae. Their common name is pondweed. The genus name means "river neighbor". They are also a food source for many fish and algae eaters.

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Potamogeton para niños

kids search engine
Potamogeton Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.