The lily pads first showed up 3 years ago. I observed about 8 pads the first year, about 16 the 2nd year and now in the 3rd year they have taken over an entire cove.

These pictures were taken 1 year ago. Click on the links.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh212...18/IMG_1788.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh212...18/IMG_1789.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh212...18/IMG_1790.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh212...18/IMG_1791.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh212...18/IMG_1773.jpg

Anyone know what species these are?