Scientific Name
Lemna minor

Common Name
Lesser duckweed


Hardiness: Prefers cool temperatures and may disappear in hot summers
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Height: Flat on water surface
Flower: Not showy
Foliage: Light green ovate leaves; one small rootlet
Comments: Spreads rapidly; favorite fish food; can become invasive
Cultivars/Species: N/A

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