Genus Hydrocharis is a type of aquatic plant that belongs to the Hydrocharitaceae family. This plant is also known as the European frogbit and falls under the category of floating plants. It is commonly found in freshwater bodies such as ponds and lakes. Apart from its scientific name, this plant has several synonyms that are used to refer to it. These include Frog-bit, Frog's-bit, Frogbit waterlily, Water-poppy, Water-chestnut, and common frogbit. All these names are derived from the unique shape of the plant and its aquatic habitat. With its distinctive appearance and ecological significance, the Genus Hydrocharis is an essential plant in aquatic ecosystems.