🐾

Duckweed

Lemna trisulca

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Species

Lemna trisulca (Duckweed)

Names in Other Languages

French lentille à trois lobbes

German Dreifurchige Wasserlinse

Similar Species in Lemna

View all species in Lemna →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Common Duckweed vs Minute duckweed vs Perennial Duckweed vs Duckweed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Duckweed?

The scientific name of Duckweed is Lemna trisulca. It belongs to the genus Lemna.

What is the conservation status of Duckweed?

Duckweed (Lemna trisulca) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Duckweed live?

Duckweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Duckweed belong to?

Duckweed (Lemna trisulca) belongs to the genus Lemna, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

What kingdom does Duckweed belong to?

Duckweed (Lemna trisulca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Duckweed?

The closest relatives of Duckweed in the genus Lemna include Common Duckweed, Minute duckweed, Perennial Duckweed, Duckweed, Duckweed.