Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Wolffia

Species:

Wolffia arrhiza

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or clay soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in eutrophic water bodies.