Elodea

Other Common Names: Canadian waterweed, common Elodea

(Elodea canadensis)

Native

Elodea is a submerged plant that has three leaves per whorl and no midrib teeth.

Description

Elodea has dark green, blade like leaves in whorls of three. Leaves are flexible and gradually get smaller towards the tip. The flowers of Elodea have three white petals with a waxy coating that makes them float. Stems are two and a half to five feet long and rooted in wet mud.

 

Elodea is often confused with Hydrilla and Egeria. Elodea has only three leaves in the whorl and no midrib teeth.

Location

Elodea can be found across most of the United States.

Propagation

replanting of tops and sideshoots