Aquatic perennial with erect or floating leaves. Found in shallow water, marsh areas, and pond and stream borders from Massachusetts to Minnesota and from Florida to Texas.
Leaves have petioles that are often longer than the leaf blade.
Petals are 1 to 2 mm long and pink in color. An achene approximately 1.5 to 2.5 mm long. Aquatic plants that are found in shallow water and resemble the common plantain weeds often found in turfgrass and lawns.