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Nymphoides cordata

Nymphoides cordata (Elliott) Fernald

Little Floatingheart

Menyanthaceae (Buckbean Family)

Synonym(s): Nymphoides lacunosa, Villarsia lacunosa

USDA Symbol: NYCO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DE , FL , GA , LA , MA , MD , ME , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SC , VT
Canada: NB , NL , NS , PE
Native Habitat: Fresh Water Aquatic

Growing Conditions

Soil Moisture: Wet
Aquatic: yes

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL				OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Nymphoides cordata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Nymphoides cordata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nymphoides cordata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-07-08
Research By: TWC Staff

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