Elodea canadensis Canadian pondweed (Hydrocharitaceae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Elodea canadensis
Canadian pondweed
(1 Page of 5)

The Elodea canadensis plant species is found in N. America. Naturalized in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Hydrocharitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Canadian pondweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as Anacharis canadensis. Planch.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Elodea canadensis
Common Name:  Canadian pondweed
Family:  Hydrocharitaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Slow-moving fresh water throughout most of Britain[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - seldom produced in Britain, if it is obtained it should not be allowed to dry out and is best sown immediately in water. Division can be carried out at almost any time in the growing season. Simply break off a bit of plant and place in water - it will soon produce roots. The stem can be weighted with something like a stone and then thrown into a pond to allow the stems to root into the mud.

For further Elodea canadensis gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future