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Common name: "Common Duckweed"
Latin name:
Lemna minor

Common Duckweed
Native to: Europe
Zone:
6 - 11 
Winter hardy:
No

Water depth:
Floating plant
Pond size:
Small to Large
Flowers:
Rarely, very small 

Height: 

Spread:
1/4" to 1" 
Pests:
Ducks
Sunshine:
Pictured: Lemna minor
Photo: Missouri Botanic Gardens
Cultural information:  "Common Duckweed" is a very prolific floating plant... that given a little time can cover the entire pond. It is very easy to grow and reproduces quickly. Careful thought should be given before introducing "Common Duckweed"... it is very difficult to remove from the pond once established. Requires constant thinning. Ducks love to consume "Duckweed"... hence its name.
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