common duckweed

Family

Lemnaceae

Lemna minor

Lemna cyclostasa

Lemna minima

Plant bodies are called thalli there is no distinct stem or leaves this species has a single root and is found floating on still waters

Plants are ovate in shape.

Floating plant with no distinct leaves or stem with a single root.

Flowers are incredibly small, therefore they are rarely seen.

Capsules giving rise to 1-7 seeds each

Found throughout the United States. This plant greatly affects the quality of waters used for recreational purposes.

perennial

Herb