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Mexican azolla

Azolla mexicana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Colombia).

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (ウラボシ綱)
Order
Salviniales (水生シダ類)
Family
Salviniaceae
Genus
Azolla
Species
Azolla mexicana (Mexican azolla)

Names in Other Languages

French Azolla du Mexique
German Kleiner Algenfarn

Similar Species in Azolla

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Carolina mosquitofern
Azolla caroliniana
Least Concern
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Water fern
Azolla filiculoides
Not Evaluated
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Ferny Azolla
Azolla pinnata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican azolla?
The scientific name of Mexican azolla is Azolla mexicana. It belongs to the genus Azolla.
Where does Mexican azolla live?
Mexican azolla is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden.
What family does Mexican azolla belong to?
Mexican azolla (Azolla mexicana) belongs to the genus Azolla, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.
What kingdom does Mexican azolla belong to?
Mexican azolla (Azolla mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican azolla?
The closest relatives of Mexican azolla in the genus Azolla include Carolina mosquitofern, Water fern, Ferny Azolla.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Azolla — 4 Species

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Carolina mosquitofern
Azolla caroliniana
LC
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Mexican azolla
Azolla mexicana
NE
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Water fern
Azolla filiculoides
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Ferny Azolla
Azolla pinnata
LC
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