Anacharis (Elodea densa)

Pronunciation:	el-oh-DEE-ah
Alternative botanical names:	Egeria densa, Anacharis densa
Alternative common names:	Brazilian waterweed
Family:	Hydrocharitaceae
Native to:	South America
USDA zones:	6-11
Sunset zones:	unknown
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	full sun
Water:	aquatic plant
Height x width:	indefinite
Flowers in:	spring
Colors:	white
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Anacharis is an outstanding submerged plant. It helps to keep the water clear. The plants can be seen growing in pots on the bottom of our pond. Anacharis sends up tiny white flowers in the spring. These can be seen floating on the water surface.