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Lemna minor
One of the world's smallest flowering plants — tiny free-floating oval leaves 2–4 mm across, each with a single root dangling in the water below. Forms bright-green mats covering the surface of still ponds. Critical food for waterfowl, fish, and amphibians. Reproduces almost exclusively by budding.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Province-wide still water, Zone 1
Light
Full sun
Bloom Time
Rarely flowers (tiny)
Soil
Floating — no roots in soil
Water
Still or slow-moving water
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Simply scoop a handful of plants from one pond to another — they multiply explosively in warm still water.
