Common Frogbit
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, commonly known as European frog-bit, is a floating aquatic plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. While it has been studied in various contexts, no traditional medicinal uses have been recorded for this plant across different cultures. Scientific evidence suggests that the distribution of Hydrocharis morsus-ranae is primarily influenced by local dispersal distances rather than environmental factors such as temperature or nutrient availability. Studies indicate that specific data selection and processing can significantly impact the accuracy of habitat predictions for this species, particularly in Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Active remote sensing technologies like SAR and LiDAR, along with geospatial layers, have shown promise in improving these predictions. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for Hydrocharis morsus-ranae. The plant does not appear to pose significant risks when encountered naturally, though its presence can affect the growth of manoomin (wild rice) and other aquatic plants due to competitive interactions.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Local dispersal distance was the strongest predictor of Hydrocharis morsus-ranae occurrence, while environmental factors had no meaningful association with abundance.
- The study found that specific data selection and processing decisions significantly influenced the performance, variable importance, and habitat predictions of species distribution models for European frog-bit.
- The study found that active remote sensing data, particularly SAR and LiDAR, along with geospatial layers, improved predictions of Hydrocharis morsus-ranae's habitat suitability in Great Lakes coastal wetlands.
- The warmer lake had lower manoomin productivity, and both native Pontederia cordata and invasive Typha × glauca negatively affected manoomin growth.
Frequently asked questions
What is Common Frogbit?
Common Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Common Frogbit?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Common Frogbit; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Local dispersal distance was the strongest predictor of Hydrocharis morsus-ranae occurrence, while environmental factors had no meaningful association with abundance.
How strong is the evidence for Common Frogbit?
The strongest finding for Common Frogbit carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Common Frogbit safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Common Frogbit in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Common Frogbit interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Common Frogbit in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Common Frogbit?
Common Frogbit is also known as: водокрас лягушачий, Morène.
Is Common Frogbit a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Data-centric species distribution modeling: Impacts of modeler decisions in a case study of invasive European frog-bit. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Active remote sensing data and dispersal processes improve predictions for an invasive aquatic plant during a climatic extreme in Great Lakes coastal wetlands. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Assessing the environmental and dispersal-related drivers of an invasive aquatic plant in Great Lakes coastal wetlands. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Northern wild-rice (manoomin) is limited by a warm lake and the co-occurrence of native and non-native aquatic plants in Northern Michigan, USA. literature abstract metadata