elodea

[ ih-loh-dee-uh ]

noun

1. any of several New World submersed aquatic plants of the genus Elodea, having numerous, usually whorled leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of elodea¹

First recorded in 1800–05; from New Latin, equivalent to Greek (h)elṓd(ēs) “marshy” (derivative of hélos “marsh”) + New Latin -ea adjective suffix; -ode ¹, -ea

Example Sentences

The physicists tracked chloroplasts in the aquatic plant Elodea densa in different light conditions to build a model of their movement, and they soon recognized hallmarks of a glassy system in the data.

From Scientific American

Elodea is a leafy, long-stemmed plant, known to crowd out native species of freshwater flora.

From Washington Times

A state-led committee plans to poison the elodea previously found in Chena Slough with an herbicide as early as 2016, but the group is still gathering funding for the project.

From Washington Times

Elodea was found in Lake Hood last month, causing officials to worry that departing aircraft could bring the weed to new sites.

From Washington Times

Elodea is, however, uniquely susceptible to poisoning via introduction of a chemical called fluridone.

From Washington Times