Lemna perpusilla
Fronds, with some roots visible
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Lemna
Species:
L. perpusilla
Binomial name
Lemna perpusilla
Synonyms[2]

Hydrophace perpusilla (Torr.) Lunell

Lemna perpusilla, the tiny duckweed or minute duckweed, is a species of aquatic flowering plant in the family Araceae.[3] It is native to the central and eastern United States (but not the Deep South), and Quebec in Canada, and has been introduced to various locations around the world.[2] It prefers still or very slowly moving waters.[3]

References

  1. Zhuang, X. (2011). "Lemna perpusilla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T168695A6527440. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T168695A6527440.en. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Lemna perpusilla Torr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Account for Minute Duckweed - Lemna perpusilla Torrey". Vascular Plants of North Carolina. North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023. Other Common Name(s); Tiny Duckweed


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