P h o t o b y B . E u g e n e W o f f o r d @ T E N N
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Habitat:
Ponds, bayous, stagnant water.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early June to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This is floating aquatic plant that has a spongy area at the base of the floating leaves. These are ovate/ orbicular in shape and have a petiole. All leaves are basal. The plants do not root.
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture/hydrologic conditions at the site. Changes could result from overstory removal, stream/wetland alteration or vegetation removal that would result in increased erosion.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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