species 29,278 observations

Common Duckweed

Lemna minor

Field notes

Supports All

18 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Waterlily Leafcutter Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Gallinule, Mallard, Waterlily Aphid, Common Raven 17

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Wet
Water use: High
Deer resistant: No
Habit: Dense Spreading
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Water plant

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and NC State Extension.