Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle umbellata
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Each stem has a single terminal leaf that is nearly round with shallow cleft; about the size of a half-dollar; similar to terrestrial dollarweed
- Stem attaches to center of leaf
- Usually found growing along shoreline in moist soil or very shallow water
- Can also form floating mat of tangled stems that are erect on terminal end similar to Myriophyllum aquaticum
