frogbit

Meaning

Noun

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae (species), with roundish leaves and small white flowers, that floats on still water and propagates itself by runners.
An American plant, Limnobium spongia (species), with similar propagation.
A South American plant, Limnobium laevigatum (species).

Origin

frog + bit, perhaps to explain the notched petal tips

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