Details of genus: Elodea [2370]
genus_ja: カナダモ
genus_en: Pondweed
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Family: Hydrocharitaceae
family_ja: トチカガミ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 12 species of submerged aquatic perennials occurring in fresh water from North America to sub-tropical South America. The erect, spreading stems and lance-shaped to linear or ovate, bright green leaves, borne in whorls of 3, provide excellent cover for fish fry; they are also good oxygenators. Tiny, solitary flowers are produced within axillary spathes. Grow in a garden pond; the less vigorous species are suitable for an aquarium.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Take stem cuttings, 15-30cm (6-12in) long, in summer.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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comment:
comment_ja: 水草
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Hydrocharitaceae | トチカガミ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Hydrocharitaceae | トチカガミ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Hydrocharitaceae | トチカガミ科 | Show |