plant What are the differences between Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides indica, and Nymphalis? We explain how to distinguish between similar species! Why are they endangered? Did Nymphoides peltata and Nymphoides indica survive through a strategy of pleasing everyone?
Nymphoides peltata, Nymphoides indica, and Nymphaea japonica are three species of floating-leaved plants with round leaves found in lakes and ponds in Japan. While they look very similar, Nymphoides peltata and Nymphoides indica belong to the Menyanthaceae family, while Nymphaea japonica belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family, making them completely different. They can be reliably distinguished by their flowers, but even just looking at the leaves can be quite telling...