big floatingheart
Nymphoides aquatica (J.F.Gmel.) Kuntze
Nymphoides aquatica, known as big floatingheart, is an aquatic plant in the Menyanthaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, ranging from Texas to Maryland, and is also found in Japan. The plant is commonly referred to as banana plant due to its banana-shaped roots, which store nutrients.
Description
Nymphoides aquatica, also called banana lily or banana floatingheart, is a member of the Menyanthaceae family. It is distributed across the Nearctic region, with specific records in states like Alabama, Florida, and Texas, as well as in Japan. The plant is distinguished by its unique root system, which resembles a banana in shape and functions to store nutrients. It is most frequently called the banana plant because of this characteristic.
Other common names
big floatingheart
Distribution
Nearctic · JP · Alabama · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Maryland · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia
Synonyms
Trachysperma nutansTrachysperma aquaticaVillarsia trachyspermaLimnanthemum trachyspermumMenyanthes brachyspermaMenyanthes trachyspermaHydrocotyle cordataLimnanthemum aquaticumTrachysperma aquaticumVillarsia aquatica