Nymphoides cordata

Nymphoides cordata, the little floatingheart, is a species of floating aquatic plant native to eastern North America.

Description
The floating leaves are 30–70 mm long and cordate (or heart-shaped), with smooth, purple lower surfaces. The flowers are white with five petals.

Range
Little floatingheart grows in eastern North America, from the eastern provinces of Canada down to Maryland, and then reoccurs from the Carolinas down to Louisiana.

Habitat
Freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers and streams.