| Zannichellia | |
|---|---|
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| Zannichellia palustris | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Potamogetonaceae |
| Genus: | Zannichellia L. |
Zannichellia (common name horned pondweed)[1] is a genus of submerged aquatic flowering plant,[2] with threadlike leaves and tiny flowers.[2] It is fully adapted to an aquatic life cycle, including underwater pollination.[1]
There are perhaps five species, including Zannichellia palustris.[3]
The genus is named after Gian Girolamo Zannichelli (1662–1729), Italian botanist.
Selected species
- Zannichellia major Boenn. ex Rchb., 1835
- Zannichellia palustris L., 1753
- Zannichellia obtusifolia Talavera, García-Mur. & H.Smit, 1986
References
- Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Zannichellia". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ a b Robertson Arber, Agnes (2008). Water Plants; A Study of Aquatic Angiosperms. Read Books. ISBN 978-1-4086-5146-9.
- ^ a b Tiner, Ralph W. W. (1993). Field guide to coastal wetland plants of the southeastern United States. Abigail Rorer (Illustrator). University of Massachusetts Press. ISBN 978-0-87023-833-8.
- ^ "Zannichellia in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2017-02-01.