Wolffia arrhiza Least duckweed (Lemnaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Wolffia arrhiza
Least duckweed
Evergreen perennial
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The Wolffia arrhiza plant species is found in Europe to Asia. N. America - Minnesota to Ontario and S.W. Quebec. It is a member of the Lemnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Least duckweed.

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Latin Name:  Wolffia arrhiza
Common Name:  Least duckweed
Family:  Lemnaceae
Author:  (L.)Horkel.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.01   Mature Width:  0.01

Habitat:  Floating on quiet waters[204].

Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. An excellent flavour, they taste somewhat like a sweet cabbage[183]. The leaves are very nutritious, containing about 20% protein, 44% carbohydrate. 5% fat and are rich in vitamins A, B2, B6, C and nicotinic acid[183].

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