Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Lemna valdiviana Philippi
(Pale Duckweed)
Family: Araceae, formerly Lemnaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Lemna valdiviana has asymmetrical fronds which are thin and sessile. It is found in quiet water. The fronds are oblong and appear nerveless. Lemna valdiviana can have fronds up to 5mm in length.
Lemna valdiviana, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Gila River at the Lichty Center, June 24, 3008
Lemna valdiviana, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Springs, July 8, 2007
Lemna valdiviana, upper surface (nerveless), photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Cyn., July 17, 2008
Lemna valdiviana, lower surface, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Pancho Cyn., July 17, 2008
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