Frog's-bit [Hydrocharitaceae]

Description

Hydrocharitaceae, or the frog's-bit family, includes both freshwater and marine species, with a few members adapted to marine environments. These aquatic plants can be free-floating or rooted in the sediment, with some species capable of forming dense mats on the water's surface or submerged meadows. They have varied leaf arrangements and often produce showy flowers. Marine species of this family contribute to the biodiversity of coastal waters, offering habitat and food sources for marine life, and playing a role in nutrient cycling within their ecosystems.

Genera

Taxonomy