Star Duckweed
Lemna trisulca
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Krym, Kuril Is., Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Guinea, Norfolk Is., North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sumatera, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © bakkasv (iNaturalist #97688490)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Lemna
- Species:
- Lemna trisulca
- USDA Symbol:
- LETR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade,Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, silty or clayey soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwater bodies