Floating Plants

Floating plants are aquatic plants that grow on or just above the water’s surface, often forming dense mats. They don’t root into the soil beneath but instead absorb nutrients directly from the water through their leaves. Examples include water hyacinth and duckweed. These plants help improve water quality by filtering pollutants, provide habitat for wildlife, and can help control algae growth. Because they cover the water’s surface, they also influence light penetration and oxygen levels, making them important components of aquatic ecosystems, both beneficial and sometimes problematic if they proliferate excessively.