Family

Hydrocharitaceae

37 species in this taxon

Hydrocharitaceae (Hydrocharitaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 37 known species. Key genus groups include Blyxa, Elodea, Enhalus, Halophila, Hydrilla, and Hydrocharis. Among its members, 9 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Alismatales (Alismatales).