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Lemna: Micro Greens of Freshwater Surfaces

Lemna is a genus of minute free-floating aquatic plants in the Araceae family, commonly called duckweeds. These simple, rootless fronds reproduce rapidly by vegetative budding and contribute to nutrient cycling, habitat formation, and bioremediation in freshwater systems.

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LEMNA SPECIES

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Lemna × japonica Lemna × japonica is a small, free-floating aquatic plant used in water purification and research. Easy-care plant ideal for water gardens.

Lemna aequinoctialis Discover Lemna aequinoctialis, a tiny free-floating duckweed from tropical waters, celebrated for its rapid growth and ecological benefits.

Lemna bistrosa Explore Lemna bistrosa, a tiny aquatic aroid known for rapid growth and nutrient absorption in freshwater habitats.

Lemna disperma Lemna disperma is a free-floating aquatic duckweed known for rapid growth and water purification research potential.

Lemna gibba Lemna gibba L. is a free-floating aquatic plant known for rapid growth and ease of propagation, ideal for water gardens and research.

Lemna landoltii Lemna landoltii is a tiny aquatic aroid from South Asia, valued for its rapid growth and role in freshwater ecosystems.

Lemna minor Discover Lemna minor L., the common duckweed, an aquatic plant known for rapid growth, water purification, and research value.

Lemna minuta Lemna minuta is a tiny, free-floating aquatic plant valued for its rapid growth and water purification capabilities.

Lemna obscura Explore Lemna obscura, a small floating aquatic aroid noted for rapid growth and ease of care in freshwater environments.

Lemna perpusilla Explore Lemna perpusilla Torr., an easy-care aquatic plant with unique morphology and rapid propagation for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Lemna tenera Discover Lemna tenera Kurz, a small floating aquatic plant known for its rapid growth and ecological significance in water treatment.

Lemna trisulca Discover Lemna trisulca L., the ivy-leaved duckweed with unique aquatic traits and ecological benefits, ideal for water gardens and restoration projects.

Lemna turionifera Discover Lemna turionifera Landolt, a tiny, fast-growing duckweed prized for its ecological and research significance in freshwater habitats.

Lemna valdiviana Lemna valdiviana is a small aquatic aroid from South America, ideal for water purification and research, with rapid vegetative growth and minimal care.

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