{"title":"Aquatic Duckweed","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eGenus: Lemna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003cbr data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duckweed\u003cbr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmopolitan — found worldwide in freshwater habitats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eLemna\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of small, free-floating aquatic plants commonly known as duckweed. These tiny plants form dense, green mats on the surface of still or slow-moving freshwater bodies such as ponds, lakes, and wetlands. Each plant consists of one to several small, oval leaf-like fronds with simple roots hanging below. \u003cem data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eLemna\u003c\/em\u003e species are among the smallest flowering plants and reproduce rapidly, making them important components of aquatic ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"793\"\u003ePrefers calm, nutrient-rich freshwater with plenty of sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eGrows quickly under warm temperatures and abundant nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eCan be easily controlled by manual removal to prevent overgrowth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eIdeal for water gardens and aquariums as natural filtration and habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eDuckweed is an excellent bioindicator of water quality and is used in wastewater treatment for nutrient removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eSome species of \u003cem data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eLemna\u003c\/em\u003e are used as a protein-rich feed for livestock and fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eIt has one of the fastest growth rates among flowering plants, capable of doubling biomass in a few days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eDespite its small size, \u003cem data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eLemna\u003c\/em\u003e produces tiny flowers rarely seen by casual observers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eProvides shelter and food for waterfowl, fish, and aquatic invertebrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-duckweed.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}