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Breitblättrige Wasserpest

Elodea canadensis

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The Canadian waterweed (Elodea canadensis) is a species in the genus Elodea. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (36 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Elodea canadensis (Breitblättrige Wasserpest)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish broza del Canadá

French Elodée du canada

German Breitblättrige Wasserpest

Portuguese elodea

Similar Species in Elodea

Wasserstern-Wasserpest

Elodea callitrichoides

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long-sheathed waterweed

Elodea bifoliata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Breitblättrige Wasserpest?

The scientific name of Breitblättrige Wasserpest is Elodea canadensis. It belongs to the genus Elodea.

Where does Breitblättrige Wasserpest live?

Breitblättrige Wasserpest is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (36 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia.

What family does Breitblättrige Wasserpest belong to?

Breitblättrige Wasserpest (Elodea canadensis) belongs to the genus Elodea, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

What kingdom does Breitblättrige Wasserpest belong to?

Breitblättrige Wasserpest (Elodea canadensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Breitblättrige Wasserpest?

The closest relatives of Breitblättrige Wasserpest in the genus Elodea include Nuttall-Wasserpest, Wasserstern-Wasserpest, long-sheathed waterweed.