Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Lemna

Species:

Lemna minuta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, 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:

Thrives in still or slow-moving water bodies.