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Smith, R.W.

Wolffia columbiana

Wolffia columbiana Karst.

Columbian Watermeal

Lemnaceae (Duckweed Family)

Synonym(s): Bruniera columbiana

USDA Symbol: WOCO

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Flowers are rare and inconspicuous, lacking sepals and petals. Plant also reproduces vegetatively.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB

Growing Conditions

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

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.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-02-11
Research By: TWC Staff

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