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Water fern
Azolla filiculoides
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<speciesfyi-species slug="water-fern"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
(Polypodiopsida)
Order
Salviniales
(Salviniales)
Family
Salviniaceae
Genus
Azolla
Species
Azolla filiculoides
(Water fern)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
azolla
French
Azolla
German
Grosser Algenfarn
Portuguese
azola
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Water fern?
The scientific name of Water fern is Azolla filiculoides. It belongs to the genus Azolla.
Where does Water fern live?
Water fern is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia.
What family does Water fern belong to?
Water fern (Azolla filiculoides) belongs to the genus Azolla, which is part of the taxonomic family Salviniaceae.
What kingdom does Water fern belong to?
Water fern (Azolla filiculoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Water fern?
The closest relatives of Water fern in the genus Azolla include Carolina mosquitofern, Ferny Azolla, Mexican azolla.
Genus Azolla — 4 Species
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Carolina mosquitofern
Azolla caroliniana
Ferny Azolla
Azolla pinnata
Mexican azolla
Azolla mexicana
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