Name Elodea

Latin name, which was derived from the Germanic words [al + ado] - "all rich" or derived from the ancient Greek words (ἕλος) [helos] - "swamp, water meadow" + (Θεά) [Thea] - "goddess".

Elodea Canadensis (Lat. Elodea, Germ. Wasserpest) - water weed or pond weed, is widely known as the generic water weed was brought to Europe (1836 to Ireland first), where it spread widely.