Plant · GBIF taxon 8810827
water fringe
Nymphoides peltataAlso known as Yellow Floating Heart, Fringed Water Lily, Floating Heart, Entire Marshwort
Water fringe roots deep in rich muddy bottoms, sending slender stems upward to anchor round, leather-textured leaves that float seamlessly on quiet waters. Radiant yellow blossoms open on bright sunny days, displaying five delicate petals with conspicuously fringed margins elevated slightly above the water surface. Long-distance dispersal occurs when sticky, flat seeds hitch rides on the feathers and feet of visiting waterfowl.
AquaticYellow FlowerPerennial
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthetic)
Predators
- Muskrats
- Waterfowl
- Herbivorous Insects
ThreatsMechanical weed harvesting, herbicide application, habitat drainage
HabitatsPonds, slow-moving rivers, lakes, canals, and shallow wetlands
Life spanPerennial
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyMenyanthaceae
- SpeciesNymphoides peltata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting: Look for bright yellow, five-petaled blossoms with fringed edges floating just above quiet water.
- Habitat Check: Search in sheltered, still, or slow-flowing shallow freshwater habitats.
- Invasive Reporting: Note density outside native Eurasian ranges, where dense mats can choke waterways.
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