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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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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom 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 , WICanada: BC
Native Habitat: Fresh Water Aquatic
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil 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 |
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Azolla microphylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Azolla microphylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Azolla microphylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-01Research By: TWC Staff