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Duckweed (Lemna minor), a small, free-floating aquatic plant, is native to Afghanistan and has a widespread distribution across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Duckweed (Latin: Lemna minor) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Duckweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Duckweed is a member native to AFG, ALA, ASK, ALB, ALG, and ALT. Duckweed thrives in a wide range of environments and is native to many regions including Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, and Algeria.
Duckweed grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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