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Elodea callitrichoides

South American waterweed

Botanical details
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Elodea

Genus description

Elodea are submerged, aquatic perennials with erect, spreading stems and bright green leaves borne in whorls of three. Tiny, solitary flowers are produced in the leaf axils.

Name status

Correct

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