Duckweed Family
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Spirodela
Description Spirodela is a genus of small aquatic plants that belong to the duckweed family, Lemnaceae. These plants are also commonly known as duckweeds or water lentils. Spirodela plants are one of the smallest flowering plants in the world, measuring only a few millimeters in diameter. They have a simple body structure, consisting of a single leaf or frond, a…
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Wolffia Arrhiza
Description Wolffia Arrhiza, also known as the rootless duckweed, is a tiny aquatic plant that belongs to the duckweed family. It is the smallest flowering plant in the world, with an average size of 0.5 to 1.5 mm. It is commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwaters, such as ponds, lakes, canals, and ditches. Wolffia Arrhiza is often confused with…
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