Tuesday, January 30, 2018
January 30, 2018
Location:
Lake Aopoka, Macdonald Canal Boat Ramp
This is Pistia stratiotes
Commonly known as Water Lettuce.
It is a favorite food of the Manatee,
To them, water plants are incredibly precious.
(Special thanks to Jim Stahl for the identification help!)
Sources:
Manatee Feeding
Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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