Azolla, Pacific mosquitofern

Azolla filiculoides

Physical Characteristics

Azolla filiculoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It can grow in water.

Distribution

Western N. America

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known