Nymphoides aquatica
Big Floatingheart
Also known as: Hydrocotyle cordata Walter +8 more
- Hydrocotyle cordata Walter
- Limnanthemum aquaticum (J.F.Gmel.) Britton
- Limnanthemum trachyspermum (Michx.) A.Gray
- Menyanthes brachysperma Griseb.
- Menyanthes trachysperma Michx.
- Nymphoides aquaticum Fernald
- Trachysperma aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) House
- Trachysperma nutans Raf.
- Villarsia aquatica J.F.Gmel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Menyanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroperennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Nymphoides aquatica (commonly known as Big Floatingheart) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Menyanthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Massachusetts