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Greater Duckweed

Spirodela polyrrhiza

Photo by LarsKorb
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

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 one half to one centimeter wide. It produces several minute roots. It also produces a pouch containing male and female flowers.

Habitat:

worldwide, freshwater, ponds and lakes

Notes:

This Duckweed covered three entire ponds neaby - making a great atmosphere in the warm morning light.

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Comments (2)
LarsKorb
Thank you, Daniele - too bad a camera cannot simulate the feeling of the real surrounding atmosphere...there's nothing like the real thing, i guess
DanielePralong
One of the forest ponds I visit is covered with it too... Beautiful light and very atmospheric as always Lars!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2011

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