Florida is home to hundreds of aquatic and wetland plants that live in a variety of habitats from damp soils to entirely underwater. Aquatic plants are grouped in three general categories: submersed, emergent, or floating. Submersed plants grow primarily below the water's surface. Emergent plants are rooted in the sediment with their leaves and stems growing above the water. Floating plants can have roots floating in the water column, or be rooted at the bottom of the waterbody with leaves floating on the surface.This ID deck was created to assist professionals and plant enthusiasts with general field identification of common aquatic plants found in Florida. Each plant profile includes a QR code that leads you to our online plant directory with more pictures of the plant. Just scan with your phone and go!