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