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Nuttall's waterweed

Elodea nuttallii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (25 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Plantae (พืช)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Alismatales (อันดับขาเขียด)

Hydrocharitaceae

Species

Elodea nuttallii (Nuttall's waterweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Elodée de nuttall

German Nuttall-Wasserpest

Similar Species in Elodea

Canadian waterweed

Elodea canadensis

long-sheathed waterweed

Elodea bifoliata

South American waterweed

Elodea callitrichoides

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Flowering Plants

อันดับขาเขียด

Hydrocharitaceae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nuttall's waterweed?

The scientific name of Nuttall's waterweed is Elodea nuttallii. It belongs to the genus Elodea.

Where does Nuttall's waterweed live?

Nuttall's waterweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (25 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany.

What family does Nuttall's waterweed belong to?

Nuttall's waterweed (Elodea nuttallii) belongs to the genus Elodea, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

What kingdom does Nuttall's waterweed belong to?

Nuttall's waterweed (Elodea nuttallii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Nuttall's waterweed?

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

Native Range — 28 Countries

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Genus Elodea — 4 Species

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Canadian waterweed

Elodea canadensis

long-sheathed waterweed

Elodea bifoliata

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Nuttall's waterweed

Elodea nuttallii

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South American waterweed

Elodea callitrichoides

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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