Latin name: Elodea nuttallii (Planch.) H. St. John Pronunciation: el-OH-dee-a nut-ALL-ee-eye Common name: Western waterweed Family: Hydrocharitaceae (Waterweed) Habitat: Shallow water in streams and ponds, San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mts Blooming period: July to August Name derivations: 1) Elodea 2) nuttallii