Submerged Aquatic Plants

Number of Leaves at Branching Nodes

Double versus Non-Branching Nodes

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Common Name:  Brazilian Elodea
Genus/Species:  Egeria densa

Glossary of Terms

Description:  Plants are very similar to Hydrilla but the leaves are not toothed.  A visual inspection and handling of the leaves will quickly distinguish it from Hydrilla.  

Distribution:  California, Arizona, Gulf states and southeastern states north to Washington D.C.