Duckweed
Lemna valdiviana

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A herb. The fronds are somewhat uneven. They are 4-5 mm long by 1-2 mm wide.

Also put in the family Lemnaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Central America, Guatemala, North America, Panama, South America, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lentilha-d'agua

Synonyms

Lemna cherokensis Schwein. ex Hegelm.; and others