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Kleinste Wasserlinse

Lemna minuta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Lemna minuta (Kleinste Wasserlinse)

Names in Other Languages

French Lentille d'eau minuscule

German Kleinste Wasserlinse

Portuguese lentilha-d`água

Similar Species in Lemna

Bucklige Wasserlinse

Dreifurchige Wasserlinse

Near Threatened

Kleine Wasserlinse

Rote Wasserlinse

Lemna turionifera

Lemna perpusilla

Lemna aequinoctialis

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Flowering Plants

Froschlöffelartige

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kleinste Wasserlinse?

The scientific name of Kleinste Wasserlinse is Lemna minuta. It belongs to the genus Lemna.

Where does Kleinste Wasserlinse live?

Kleinste Wasserlinse is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece.

What family does Kleinste Wasserlinse belong to?

Kleinste Wasserlinse (Lemna minuta) belongs to the genus Lemna, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

What kingdom does Kleinste Wasserlinse belong to?

Kleinste Wasserlinse (Lemna minuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Kleinste Wasserlinse?

The closest relatives of Kleinste Wasserlinse in the genus Lemna include Bucklige Wasserlinse, Dreifurchige Wasserlinse, Kleine Wasserlinse, Rote Wasserlinse, Duckweed.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Lemna — 7 Species

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Bucklige Wasserlinse

Dreifurchige Wasserlinse

Kleine Wasserlinse

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Kleinste Wasserlinse

Lemna minuta

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Rote Wasserlinse

Lemna turionifera

Lemna perpusilla

Lemna aequinoctialis

Data verified März 2026

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