Elodea Michx.

Beadle, N.C.W., Evans, O.D., Carolin, R.C. & Tindale, M. (1994) Flora of the Sydney Region 4th edition, Griffin Press Ltd., Netley, South Australia

Description of the genus

Submerged aquatic herb. Leaves sessile in whorls of 3, or rarely 4, dark green, oblong-lanceolate, with serrated edges. Flowers very small, floating, green-purple.

Worldwide: 6 species, native to North America (Canadian pondweed).

Zambia: 1 taxon.

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Species	FZ divisions	Content
canadensis Michx.

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Elodea
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Elodea
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Elodea
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Elodea
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