Hydrilla verticillata subsp. lithuanica
Esthwaite Waterweed, Florida Elodea
Other regional names: Hydrilla +5 more
- Hydrilla
- Indian Stargrass
- Janjhi
- Kurcli
- Perfect Aquatic Weed
- Waterthyme
Also known as: Elodea verticillata (L.f.) F.Muell. +19 more
- Elodea verticillata (L.f.) F.Muell.
- Epigynanthus blumei Hassk.
- Hydora lithuanica (Rchb.) Besser
- Hydrilla angustifolia Hassk.
- Hydrilla dentata Casp.
- Hydrilla dentata subsp. pomeranica (Rchb.) Casp.
- Hydrilla dentata var. pomeranica (Rchb.) Casp.
- Hydrilla lithuanica (Rchb.) Dandy
- Hydrilla najadifolia Zoll. & Moritzi
- Hydrilla ovalifolia Rich.
- Hydrilla polysperma Blatt.
- Hydrilla roxburghii Steud.
- Hydrilla subulata Royle
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. brevifolia Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. crispa Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. roxburghii Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata subsp. tenuis Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata var. brevifolia Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata var. crispa Casp.
- Hydrilla verticillata var. roxburghii Casp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Hydrocharitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydrosubshrub.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Hydrilla verticillata subsp. lithuanica (commonly known as Esthwaite Waterweed or Florida-elodea) is an aquatic plant belonging to the Hydrocharitaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hydrilla verticillata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Baltic States, Belarus, China North-Central, China Southeast, Irkutsk, Japan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Manchuria, Northwest European Russia, Poland, West Siberia, Yakutskiya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Germany, Ireland
Base Species & Variations