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Azolla microphylla

Azolla microphylla Kaulf.

Mexican Mosquitofern

Azollaceae (Azolla Family)

Synonym(s): Azolla mexicana

USDA Symbol: AZMI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

Listed as a threatened species. This is a floating plant that is found in oxbow lakes or in still water.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Fern
Size Notes: Mats up to about 2 inches thick.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores.

Distribution

USA: AR , AZ , CA , CO , IA , IL , KS , MN , MO , NE , NM , NV , OK , OR , TX , UT , WA , WI
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Fresh Water Aquatic

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
Aquatic: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Azolla microphylla in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Azolla microphylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Azolla microphylla

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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