Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Lemna

Species:

Lemna gibba

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, waterlogged, organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in stagnant or slow-moving waters