American Pondweed

Elodea canadensis belongs to the family Hydrocharitaceae and is part of the genus Elodea. It is a submergent macrophyte, typically growing fully underwater. The plant is native to areas such as Newfoundland, British Columbia, and other Canadian provinces, as well as the United States. It has been introduced to regions including Portugal, Belgium, and several other countries in Europe, as well as parts of Africa and Central America. The species was first described in 1803 by the botanist Michx.