Nymphoides peltata (Gmelin) Kuntze

Locations ofNymphoides peltata (Gmelin) Kuntze in Virginia

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Family
Menyanthaceae
Botanical Name
Nymphoides peltata (Gmelin) Kuntze
Common Name
Yellow Floating Heart
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Nymphoides peltata (S.G. Gmelin) Kuntze
Comments
A relatively recent introduction, first documented in 2004, that appears to be highly invasive and spreading, likely via migratory waterfowl.
Habitat
Ponds. This species has become the dominant floating aquatic in several scattered Piedmont ponds and is probably more widespread than records indicate.
Native Status
Introduced

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