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Wolffia cylindracea

Family: Araceae


What it is like

A taro family herb. It grows in water. The fronds are small and 8 mm long by 5 mm wide.

There are 11 Wolffia species. Also in the family Lemnaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rock pools. It occurs between 300-1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, North America, South Africa, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves ?, vegetable


How it is grown


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