Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Alismatales R.Br. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Hydrocharitaceae Juss.
Genus
Hydrilla Rich.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle (1839)
Vernacular Name(s):
Hydrilla; Water thyme
 Biostatus
Exotic
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Parsons, M.J.; Douglass, P.; Macmillan, B.H. 1998: Current Names List for wild Gymnosperms, Dicotyledons and Monocotyledons (except Grasses) of New Zealand as used in Herbarium CHR. Version 1, to 31 Dec 1995. Manaaki Whenua Press, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Weeds Key – interactive key to the weed species of New Zealand