Summary of Plant Species found in Elkhart Lake
We have some photographs of the plants listed below. To see an illustration, click on those common names that are underlined.
Scientific Name Common Name 1999 1998 1993 1947 Origin Value to Aquatic Community *
Ceratophyllum demersum L. Coontail + + + Native Habitat for fish & invertebrate, waterfowl food
Chara (2 sp.), Nitella Stonewort or Muskgrass + + + + Native Waterfowl food & fish habitat
Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian Watermilfoil + + + + Exotic Limited habitat & food source
Najas flexilis Bushy Pondweed + + + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; fish shelter
Nuphar sp. Yellow Water Lily + + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; invertebrate habitat
Nymphaea
odorata		 White Water Lily + + + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; fish shelter
Potamogeton crispus Curly-leaf Pondweed + Exotic Limited fish habitat (midsummer die-off)
Potamogeton illinoensis Illinois Pondweed + + + Native Small mammal & duck food source; fish & invertebrate habitat
Potamogeton natans Floating-leaf Pondweed + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; fish habitat
Potamogeton pectinatus L. Sago Pondweed + + + + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; fish habitat
Potamogeton praelongus White-stem Pondweed + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; fish habitat
Potamogeton richardsonii Clasping-leaf Pondweed + + + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; fish habitat
Potamogeton zosterformis Flat-stemmed Pondweed + Native Waterfowl & mammal food source; fish habitat
Sagittaria
latifolia		 Arrowhead or Duck Potato + + Native Small mammal & duck food source; fish habitat
Scirpus sp. Bulrush + + + + Native Waterfowl food source & habitat
Utricularia spp. Bladderwort + Native Food & shelter for fish
Vallisneria americana Wild Celery or Tape Grass + + Native Food source to waterfowl, fish habitat

+ Indicates presence of plant species during year listed.

* Information obtained from S. Boroman, R. Korth and J. Temte. 1997. Through the Looking Glass… A Field Guide to Aquatic Plants, Reindl Printing, Inc., Merrill, WI.

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