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Azolla caroliniana

Azolla caroliniana Willd.

Carolina Mosquitofern

Azollaceae (Azolla Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: AZCA

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Fern
Size Notes: Forms mats to about 2 inches thick.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV
Canada: ON

Growing Conditions

Aquatic: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2016-01-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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