Family Potamogetonaceae is a group of aquatic plants commonly found in freshwater environments. This family is also known as the pondweed family and includes around 100 species of plants. Some common synonyms for Family Potamogetonaceae include the frogbit family, the ditch moss family and the ribbonweed family. These plants can be found in various habitats like lakes, rivers and ponds. They are important to aquatic ecosystems and provide shelter and food for a variety of fish and wildlife. Some species of this family are also used in traditional medicine and as a food source for humans and livestock.