Hydrilla | Hydrilla-Elodea-Egeria in Family Hydrocharitaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Hydrilla-Elodea-Egeria whose common name is Hydrilla which belongs to the family Hydrocharitaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Hydrilla is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Thick leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Hydrilla are narrow.

This plant does not produce flowers of any significance.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Hydrilla-Elodea-Egeria whose common name is Hydrilla blooms in summer

Hydrilla-Elodea-Egeria belongs to the plant family Hydrocharitaceae. Like most aquatic plants Hydrilla needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.

Hydrilla can reach a height of 3 feet.