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Canadian waterweed

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 (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Elodea canadensis (Canadian waterweed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish broza del Canadá

French Elodée du canada

German Breitblättrige Wasserpest

Portuguese elodea

Similar Species in Elodea

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long-sheathed waterweed

South American waterweed

Elodea callitrichoides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canadian waterweed?

The scientific name of Canadian waterweed is Elodea canadensis. It belongs to the genus Elodea.

Where does Canadian waterweed live?

Canadian waterweed 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 Canadian waterweed belong to?

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

What kingdom does Canadian waterweed belong to?

Canadian waterweed (Elodea canadensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Canadian waterweed?

The closest relatives of Canadian waterweed in the genus Elodea include long-sheathed waterweed, Nuttall's waterweed, South American waterweed.