Hill's pondweed (Potamogeton hillii) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary

Assessment Summary – May 2005

Common name: Hill's Pondweed

Scientific name:Potamogeton Hillii

Status: Special Concern

Reason for designation: An inconspicuous, rooted, aquatic plant currently known from fewer than 20 Canadian populations and occupying a very small total area of habitat. No imminent limiting factors have been identified that would have significant impacts on this globally rare species, but invasive exotic plants may be impacting some populations.

Occurrence: Ontario

Status history: Designated Special Concern in April 1986. Status re-examined and confirmed in May 2005. Last assessment based on an update status report.

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