Water Snowflake “Nymphoides indica”

Water Snowflake “Nymphoides indica” is a flowering perennial herb that is commonly known as water snowflake, floating heart, or robust marshwort. It is one of 70 species under the Menyanthaceae family, which includes an assortment of wetland plants that spread via creeping rhizomes. Those that are classified under the genus Nymphoides maintain a fully submersed aquatic habit and are popularly known for their resemblance to water lilies (Nymphaea). Due to their attractive features, they are often used as ornamental pond and aquarium plants.