Floating Aquatic Plants

Half dollar size Leaves with Lobed Margin

and Stem attached to Center

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Description:  Mature leaves round with broad lobes.  Leaves about the size of a half dollar.  Stalks extend from a horizontal root buried in shallow water and are attached centrally to the leaf.

Distribution:  Common throughout the United States, but seldom reaching nuisance levels.