This hardy, aquatic perennial, commonly known as Frogbit, is native to Asia and Europe. Resembling a miniature Water Lily, Frogbits produce glossy green, kidney-shaped leaves, about an inch across. These grow in rosettes on the surface of the water, from long petioles. The undersides of the leaves are covered with spongy, air-holding tissue.
Stolons grow from the leaf axils during the summer to produce new rosettes.
Unnoticeable white flowers grow among the leaves. Frogbits aren't as aggressive growers as other aquatic plants. Since Frogbits are floating plants, they are just set on the surface of the water. Return to the HOME PAGE .