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Wolffiella

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Wolffiella
Drawings of Wolffiella gladiata
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Wolffiella

Species

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Wolffiella is a genus of aquatic plants commonly called duckweeds in the Araceae family. Common names for plants in this genus include bogmat[2] and mud-midget.[3] They are rootless and have a keel that allows them to maintain their orientation in the water. They are small, measuring 2 to 10 millimeters in width.

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References

  • Bown, Deni (2000). Aroids: Plants of the Arum Family. Timber Press. ISBN 0-88192-485-7.