On my walk through the Arboretum this morning, I followed a trail I had never taken before. I ended up at Teal Pond, and had to take a second look at the water. It was covered in white.
When I got closer, I discovered its surface was white with tiny flowers. I’ve searched all my ID books and the internet, but haven’t found an ID. Anyone know?
With help from Montucky and Uphilldowndale, I have a positive ID. It is white water-crowfoot, a floating aquatic found in shallow waters, and the flower is only 1/2 inch wide. A member of the buttercup family, it blooms from June through August. All parts of the plant are submerged except for the solitary white flowers which pop up from the surface of the water on slender stalks. Thanks for the help.










