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yellow floatingheart

Scientific Name: Nymphoides peltata

Family: Menyanthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Yellow Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata)

Yellow floating heart is an aquatic perennial plant known for its heart-shaped floating leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is often mistaken for native pond lilies but can be distinguished by its clustered leaves.

Considerations for Pets

  • Yellow floating heart is an aquatic plant with floating leaves.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Nymphoides peltata (S.G. Gmel.) Kuntze
  • Family: Menyanthaceae (Buckbean Family)
  • Synonyms: Limnanthemum peltatum S.G. Gmel., Nymphoides nymphaeoides (L.) Britton
  • USDA Symbol: NYPE

Common Names

  • Yellow Floating Heart
  • Floating Heart
  • Fringed Water Lily
  • Asaza
  • Entire Marshwort
  • Water Fringe

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to temperate and tropical Asia and Europe.
  • Introduced to North America and New Zealand.
  • Found in freshwater environments, rooted to the bottom in water depths of 2 feet or more.

Ecological Role

  • Considered an invasive species in North America and other regions.
  • Forms dense mats that can negatively impact aquatic ecosystems.
  • Infested waters can become unavailable for fishing, swimming, and other aquatic activities.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial, bottom-rooted aquatic plant.
  • Grows up to 3 feet tall along creeping rhizomes.
  • Heart-shaped floating leaves, 3-12 cm across, green with slightly wavy margins, and purplish underside.
  • Leaves are usually oppositely arranged.
  • Bright yellow flowers, 3-4 cm in diameter, with 5 petals arranged like a star.

Quirky Facts

  • Yellow floating heart is believed to spread from releases from ornamental plantings.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Currently, there are no known natural enemies.

Further Information

  • Washington State Department of Ecology: Yellow Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata)
  • USDA PLANTS Database
  • Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program
  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)