Hydrocharis laevigata

Hydrocharis laevigata is a member of the Hydrocharitaceae family and is native to regions including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and others. It has also been recorded in Japan, Java, and various Caribbean and Central American countries. The plant is commonly referred to as West Indian spongeplant, South American spongeplant, or Amazon or smooth frogbit. It has been introduced to California and other parts of North America, primarily through the aquarium and aquascaping trade. The species was formally described as (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Byng & Christenh. and published in 2018.