Floating Heart

Floating heart refers to a group of aquatic plants in the genus Nymphoides, especially Nymphoides peltata. Here’s a clear definition:

Floating heart:
An aquatic plant, commonly of the genus Nymphoides, characterized by round or heart-shaped floating leaves and small, star-shaped yellow or white flowers. It grows in still or slow-moving freshwater bodies such as ponds, lakes, and ditches. Floating heart plants often form dense mats on the water’s surface and can be invasive in some regions.