Common Duckweed (Lemna minor)
Common Duckweed, also known as Water Lentil
The smallest flowering plant on Earth is **Wolffia**, also called watermeal. This tiny plant plays a crucial role as a food source for fish and waterfowl. Additionally, Wolffia is effective in mitigating the impacts of agricultural runoff by removing excess nitrogen and phosphorus from aquatic environments.
Key Facts About Common Duckweed
Attributes of Common Duckweed
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm
Spread
15 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 mm
Flower Color
White Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Common Duckweed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Alismatales
Family
Arum
Genus
Duckweeds
Species
Common Duckweed