Pistia stratiotes (Water Bonnets) - Image 1

Botanical name: Pistia stratiotes

Common names: Water Bonnets, Water Lettuce, St. Lucy's Plant

Family: Araceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersInvasive plantFlood tolerant plant
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Pistia stratiotes light green leaves floating on water surface in close up view.
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