Curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) is a submerged perennial aquatic weed from Europe, Africa, and Australia that invades both shallow and deep water, including ponds at the conservation area. It is one of the first pond weeds observed each season but often dies off early, depleting oxygen levels in the ponds. WNYPRISM (2021). Curly-leaf Pondweed. Western New York Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. Leaves are about a half inch wide and 1 to 3 inches long, arranged spirally around the stem. Stems may reach up to about 30 inches in length. LHPRISM (2021). Potamogeton crispus (Curly-leaf pondweed) Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. The following photographs and corresponding iNaturalist observations of Potamogeton crispus were made at or very near the Skaneateles Conservation Area. Potamogeton crispus on a stump at the edge of a beaver pond at the SCA, 4 Sep 2018. iNat obs Potamogeton crispus on a log at the edge of a beaver pond at the SCA, 4 Sep 2018. iNat obs
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