Classified in the frog's-bit family (Hydrocharitaceae), Elodea is native to the Americas [1] and is also widely used as aquarium vegetation and laboratory demonstrations of cellular activities.

Elodea, genus of five or six species of submerged aquatic plants in the frog’s-bit family (Hydrocharitaceae), useful in aquariums and in laboratory demonstrations of cellular activities.

May 19, 2025 · Elodea is one of the few pond plants that can remain green all winter long. Dark-green leaves in dense whorls of two to three that become more crowded toward the top. …

Jul 21, 2023 · Explore the taxonomy of Elodea, learn how to take care of it, and understand the process of propagation for aquatic enthusiasts.

Elodea can be found in wet mud along sluggish streams, seepage areas, and marshes. Elodea has no known direct food value to wildlife, but is used extensively by insects and invertebrates. …

Jul 28, 2024 · Elodea, a genus of submerged aquatic plants in the frog’s-bit family, is a captivating group comprising of five or six known species. These plants are primarily found in freshwater …

Elodea canadensis, commonly called Canadian pondweed, is a submerged aquatic perennial that has become a popular plant for water gardens and cool water aquariums. By absorbing …

Sep 25, 2025 · Elodea, also known as Canadian pondweed or water plant, primarily reproduces through stem fragments and is a beneficial aquatic plant for pond ecosystems. It offers …

Nov 29, 2022 · Elodea is a perennial and prefers quiet, still and fresh to slightly brackish waters. It is a prolific producer of oxygen and can grow into some of the thickest mats of aquatic …

5 days ago · Elodea is present in virtually every region of North America (Kartesz, 1999). It is rare in Florida, occurring in some streams in Jackson County. It blooms in the spring (Wunderlin, …