Pistia stratiotesFamily: AraceaeWater Bonnets, Water Lettuce, St. Lucy’s Plant Water lettuce is a floating plant, it occurs in lakes, rivers and canals, occasionally forming large dense mats. As its name implies, water lettuce resembles a floating open head of lettuce and has very thick leaves which are light dull green,
NymphaeaFamily: NymphaeaceaeWater Lily This group is commonly known as Water Lilies. These are hardy and tropical, aquatic perennials native to Australia, South Africa and the Northern Hemisphere. There are many hybrids, which have been developed from the wild species. Water Lilies produce handsome, floating foliage and gorgeous blossoms. They may
Nelumbo nuciferaFamily: NelumbonaceaeAsiatic Lotus A splendid, pure white lotus with a delicate fragrance. The leaves are large and pea green in color. It winters well in colder climates. The seed of the Lotus is a very hard nut and is almost completely impermeable to water. It remains viable for many
