Nymphoides cordata


Nymphoides cordata, the little floatingheart, is a species of floating aquatic plant native to eastern North America.

Description

The floating leaves are 30–70 mm long and cordate, with smooth, purple lower surfaces. The flowers are white with five petals.

Range

Little floatingheart grows in eastern North America, from the eastern provinces of Canada down to Maryland, and then reoccurs from the Carolinas down to Louisiana.

Habitat

Freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers and streams.