The clues are attached to the pictures.
I hope I've given enough clues that someone can figure it out, or do a search... just for fun, you know.
I'll tell you more tomorrow.
I'm having some serious hot flashes right now and need to go cool off. Sorry! : - /
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I know, I know (I think!!!) Is it the Lotus plant? If it is, I found some interesting information about it. The lotus is found in lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.It looks like three different plants, but it is one plant. The American Lotus is a close relative to the Eastern Indian Lotus. The lotus is also known as the Yellow Water Lily. It has yellow flowers and leaves that stand on 2-3 feet tall stalks.
Lotus plants are found in groups. One lotus bed in Grass Lakes, Illinois stretches over 50 miles. Some more beds are found near New York City, Southern California, and in the valleys of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Did you know that there are 80 species of lotus? Some names are the Sun Lotus and Banana Lotus. It blooms from spring to summer. The lotus produces small fruits that are the size of a seed. The fruit is edible. Lotus are the world's longest lived seeds. Lotus seeds can still germinate when they are 1300 years old.
I was trying to find information about your frog, and found two interesting websites that may help you find out what it is.
http://www.dpughphoto.com/frogs_and_toads.htm
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/wildlife/endspec/crfrfs.html
I seem to think it could be a cricket frog, because the adult doesn't grow more than an inch long. Look at the pictures and see what you think.
By the way, the Blue Lotus is South Africa's most commonly grown indigenous water lily. This lily, however, floats on the water and does not grow as tall as your one.
Yes, Caroline... it is the Lotus plant! ... and I'm waiting for the flowers to bloom. Seems like the Lotus is more famous for her flowers than her leaves. They are native to North America and Asia... I didn't know that until I did some research. Native Americans have always been familiar with the lotus. One source tells me that the "seeds are viable for thousands of years." I wish I had a prize for you! Thank you for participating in "Name this Plant!" bea
Hooray - I can see the pictures now! Still don't know what it is...they look very familiar though. I think we have some down here....Hmmm....
I have not looked ahead (like you accused me of before.. remember? lol) but isn't it some kind of elephant ear lily pad? I didn't look it up or research it, I'm truly just guessing, and I'm probably wrong! lol
Anyway.. I will be anxious to find out. Okay.. on to the next entry!
Hugs,
Jackie
Dear bea
Hi this stumps me becasue it does not look like pond plants that I have seen
love,natalie
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