Ornduffia

Ornduffia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menyanthaceae. It is endemic to Australia. The genus comprises aquatic or semi-aquatic herbs, typically found in ephemeral pools, swamps, and other wetlands.

Ornduffia species are characterized by their floating or submerged leaves and distinctive flowers. The flowers are often white or yellow, and possess fringed petals. They are typically insect-pollinated.

The genus was named in honor of Robert Ornduff, an American botanist known for his work on plant reproductive biology and evolution.

Species within Ornduffia include:

• Ornduffia albiflora
• Ornduffia calthifolia
• Ornduffia drummondii
• Ornduffia exasperata
• Ornduffia gondwanensis
• Ornduffia jamesii
• Ornduffia parnassiifolia
• Ornduffia reniformis
• Ornduffia submersa