Lemna L. sec CATE Araceae, 2009 urn:lsid:cate-araceae.org:taxon:5cb43227-6bfb-1014-a918-dc439151c9e5
L. 1753. Sp. Pl.. 970
Distinguishing Features
Free floating aquatic plants reduced to small, leaf-like, poorly differentiated fronds; roots and veins present; lack calcium oxalate druses. Differs from Spirodela in having only 1 root per frond, 1-5 veins (rarely 7 in Lemna gibba ) and the base of the frond lacking a scale.
