South American waterweed

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)

Order

Alismatales (オモダカ目)

Family

Hydrocharitaceae

Genus

Elodea

Species

Elodea callitrichoides (South American waterweed)

Names in Other Languages

German Wasserstern-Wasserpest

Similar Species in Elodea

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Canadian waterweed

Elodea canadensis

Not Evaluated

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long-sheathed waterweed

Elodea bifoliata

Least Concern

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Nuttall's waterweed

Elodea nuttallii

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South American waterweed?

The scientific name of South American waterweed is Elodea callitrichoides. It belongs to the genus Elodea.

Where does South American waterweed live?

South American waterweed is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does South American waterweed belong to?

South American waterweed (Elodea callitrichoides) belongs to the genus Elodea, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

What kingdom does South American waterweed belong to?

South American waterweed (Elodea callitrichoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of South American waterweed?

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