Water-Shield
Brassinia schreberi
Family: Water-lily (Nymphaeaceae)
Note the oval (2-4 inches), floating, water-lily like eaves on long, slimy, submerged stems. The small (3/4 inch) dull purple flowers have 3 (or 4) petals.
Found: Ponds and sluggish streams.
Blooms: June-September
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