Gibbous Duckweed, Swollen duckweed, Windbags, Duckweed

Lemna gibba

Physical Characteristics

Lemna gibba is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a fast rate.The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.

Distribution

Temperate areas in Europe, including Britain, to the Himalayas, Africa, S. and N. America.

Habitats

Pond;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[270]. The leaves are cultivated in Israel foe use as a salad or vegetable[270].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known