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Floatinghearts: Nymphoides spp.

Ian J. Markovich, Joseph W. Sigmon, and Lyn A. Gettys


Release Date: 10/16/2024

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Abstract

The purpose of this publication is to teach interested readers how to identify and distinguish among species of floatinghearts in Florida. Written by Ian J. Markovich, Joseph W. Sigmon, and Lyn A. Gettys, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, October 2022.

About this Publication

This document is SS-AGR-469, one of a series of the Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2022. Revised July 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. This publication is a modified version of “2.9 Floatinghearts” in Biology and Control of Aquatic Plants: Best Management Practices Handbook, 4th edition, published by the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation. Reprinted with permission.

About the Authors

Ian J. Markovich, former graduate research assistant; Joseph W. Sigmon, former graduate research assistant; and Lyn A. Gettys, associate professor, Department of Agronomy; UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL 33314.

Authors

Joseph Sigmon
Joseph Sigmon
student
University of Florida

graduate research assistant, Agronomy Department, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL

Lyn Gettys
Lyn Gettys
Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

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Nymphoides cristata