common duckweed

Overview

Common Duckweed (Lemna Minor) is a type of aquatic floating plant. It is one of the smallest and simplest flowering plants and has numerous thin, green leaves. It grows in still or slow moving water and reproduces rapidly, allowing it to easily become a nuisance. Common Duckweed is a good source of food for many waterfowl and other water creatures. It is also used to provide shade for fish and can help filter out pollutants from the water. It is used in some aquaculture setups as it is easy to care for and harvests don't damage the surrounding environment.

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