Lemna perpusilla, the tiny duckweed or minute duckweed, is a species of aquatic flowering plant in the family Araceae.[3] It is native to the central and eastern United States (but not the Deep South), and Quebec in Canada, and has been introduced to various locations around the world.[2] It prefers still or very slowly moving waters.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Lemna |
| Species: | L. perpusilla
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| Binomial name | |
| Lemna perpusilla | |
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Hydrophace perpusilla (Torr.) Lunell | |
References
edit- ^ Zhuang, X. (2011). "Lemna perpusilla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T168695A6527440. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T168695A6527440.en. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Lemna perpusilla Torr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Account for Minute Duckweed - Lemna perpusilla Torrey". Vascular Plants of North Carolina. North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
Other Common Name(s); Tiny Duckweed
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