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greater duckweed

Spirodela polyrhiza

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Alismatales ›Family: Araceae ›Genus: Spirodela

About

Spirodela polyrhiza (orth. var. S. polyrrhiza) is a species of duckweed known by the common names common duckmeat, greater duckweed, great duckmeat, common duckweed, and duckmeat. It can be found nearly worldwide in many types of freshwater habitat. It is a perennial aquatic plant usually growing in dense colonies, forming a mat on the water surface. Each plant is a smooth, round, flat disc 0.5 to 1.0 cm wide. It produces several minute roots. It also

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of greater duckweed?
The scientific name of greater duckweed is Spirodela polyrhiza.
What is the conservation status of greater duckweed?
The greater duckweed has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does greater duckweed belong to?
greater duckweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does greater duckweed belong to?
greater duckweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does greater duckweed belong to?
greater duckweed belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does greater duckweed belong to?
greater duckweed belongs to the order Alismatales.
What family does greater duckweed belong to?
greater duckweed belongs to the family Araceae.
What genus does greater duckweed belong to?
greater duckweed belongs to the genus Spirodela.