Least Duckweed
Lemna minuta
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Lemna
- Species:
- Lemna minuta
- USDA Symbol:
- LEMI6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 0 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Notes:
- Reproduces primarily vegetatively by budding; seed production is rare and seeds germinate readily when produced.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI