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Definition of Duckweed
1. Noun. Any small or minute aquatic plant of the family Lemnaceae that float on or near the surface of shallow ponds.
Group relationships: Duckweed Family, Family Lemnaceae, Lemnaceae
Specialized synonyms: Common Duckweed, Lemna Minor, Lesser Duckweed, Lemna Trisulca, Star-duckweed, Great Duckweed, Spirodela Polyrrhiza, Water Flaxseed, Watermeal, Bogmat, Mud Midget, Wolffiella Gladiata
Generic synonyms: Aquatic Plant, Hydrophyte, Hydrophytic Plant, Water Plant
Specialized synonyms: Common Duckweed, Lemna Minor, Lesser Duckweed, Lemna Trisulca, Star-duckweed, Great Duckweed, Spirodela Polyrrhiza, Water Flaxseed, Watermeal, Bogmat, Mud Midget, Wolffiella Gladiata
Generic synonyms: Aquatic Plant, Hydrophyte, Hydrophytic Plant, Water Plant
Definition of Duckweed
1. n. A genus (Lemna) of small plants, seen floating in great quantity on the surface of stagnant pools fresh water, and supposed to furnish food for ducks; -- called also duckmeat.
Definition of Duckweed
1. an aquatic plant [n -S]
Medical Definition of Duckweed
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