Frog's-bit [Hydrocharis]

Description

Hydrocharis is a genus of floating aquatic plants, known commonly as frog's-bit. These plants are characterized by their rosette of floating leaves that are attached to a short stem. Roots dangle freely in the water. Hydrocharis species are mostly found in calm freshwater environments such as ponds and slow-moving streams and are important for providing habitat and protection for various aquatic organisms.

Species

Common Frog's-bit [Hydrocharis morsus-ranae]

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American Frog's-bit [Limnobium spongia]

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Giant Frog's-bit [Limnobium laevigatum]

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Taxonomy