Elodea canadensis Michx. (Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 20. 1803.)
Localities: West Indies (exotic), Greater Antilles [Jamaica (exotic), Cuba (naturalized), Puerto Rico (Naturalized)[], ], North America (native), Old World (exotic),
Common Names: Canadian pondweed (Jamaica), Elodea (Cuba), Elodea (Puerto Rico), Tomillo de agua (Puerto Rico),
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Last edited 24 Apr 12