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Great Duckweed, scientifically known as Spirodela polyrrhiza, is a small, floating aquatic plant native to various regions including Alabama, Albania, Alberta, and parts of Austria. Great Duckweed (Latin: Spirodela polyrrhiza) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Great 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.
Great Duckweed is a member native to ALA, ALB, ABT, ALT, ARI, and ARK. Great Duckweed thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Great 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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