Family: Araceae
little duckweed, purple duckweed
[Lemna minor var. obscura L.]
Linda Ellis
Etymology: Lemna: from Greek limnos, "lake or swamp," referring to its aquatic habitat
Plants: perennial aquatic
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial aquatic
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 5, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos