Azolla caroliniana Willd.

Azolla caroliniana Willd. #1

Synonym(s):

Common Name(s):

Carolina mosquitofern,
Mosquito fern

Family Name(s):

Azollaceae,
Salviniaceae

Type:

Aquatic

Sterile Frond Division:

Entire

Sterile Frond Shape:

Oval-shaped, Lance-shaped

Fertile Frond Shape:

Dissimilar From Sterile Frond

Sori:

Sporocarps

Growth:

Creeping

Special Features:	Free floating. The fronds are scale-like and overlap.
Habitat:	Still waters,

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