lily pads

Pond surface greenery

Lily pads are the flat, round leaves of water lilies that float on the surface of ponds and lakes.

They're iconic features of still freshwater, often depicted with frogs sitting on them: A frog hopped from one lily pad to another.

The leaves can grow quite large, sometimes supporting small animals or objects.

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aquatic plant position

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Saltwater aquatic plants

kelp · eelgrass · pondweed · algae · waterweed

water surface state

lily padsopen water

Unobstructed body navigable freely

clear water · deep water · ice sheet

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G