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Water velvet

Azolla caroliniana

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

tiny fern-like floating aquatic plant

Habitat:

spotted on retention pond (aka 'wildlife reserve') adjacent to elementary school

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Azolla caroliniana

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Comments (1)
craigwilliams
These really are ferns! Amazing little things, that multiply like wildfire in the sun.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2011

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