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Lentille d'eau minuscule

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 (plante)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Lemna minuta (Lentille d'eau minuscule)

Names in Other Languages

French Lentille d'eau minuscule

German Kleinste Wasserlinse

Portuguese lentilha-d`água

Similar Species in Lemna

Lenticule à turion

Lemna turionifera

Lenticule très petite

Lemna perpusilla

lentille à trois lobbes

Near Threatened

Lemna aequinoctialis

lentille gibbeuse

petite lentille deau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lentille d'eau minuscule?

The scientific name of Lentille d'eau minuscule is Lemna minuta. It belongs to the genus Lemna.

Where does Lentille d'eau minuscule live?

Lentille d'eau minuscule 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 Lentille d'eau minuscule belong to?

Lentille d'eau minuscule (Lemna minuta) belongs to the genus Lemna, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

What kingdom does Lentille d'eau minuscule belong to?

Lentille d'eau minuscule (Lemna minuta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Lentille d'eau minuscule?

The closest relatives of Lentille d'eau minuscule in the genus Lemna include Lenticule à turion, Lenticule très petite, lentille à trois lobbes, Lentille-d'eau, lentille gibbeuse.

Native Range — 26 Countries

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Genus Lemna — 7 Species

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Lenticule à turion

Lemna turionifera

Lenticule très petite

Lemna perpusilla

lentille à trois lobbes

Lemna aequinoctialis

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Lentille d'eau minuscule

Lemna minuta

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lentille gibbeuse

petite lentille deau

Data verified mars 2026

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