Frogbit

/ˈfrɒɡbɪt/ noun

Definition

A small aquatic plant with floating leaves, native to Europe and Asia, that resembles frog lettuce.

Etymology

From 'frog' plus 'bit' (from Old English 'bite,' morsel or piece), named because it's a small plant associated with frogs and water habitats.

Kelly Says

Frogbit is an aquatic plant that forms dense mats on pond surfaces—it's become an invasive species in North America and Australia, spreading so fast that some regions have declared war on it to protect native ecosystems!

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