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Lemna

Lemna

9.5
Small floating plants that grow on the surface of still fresh water
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛm.nə/
  • Specialized
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  • Tiny green Lemna plants quickly covered the surface of the pond by midsummer.

Examples

  • Because Lemna grows so rapidly, it can reduce oxygen levels in stagnant water.

  • The biologist collected samples of Lemna to study the ecosystem's health.

  • The pond was covered with Lemna.

  • Many fish thrive in waters rich in Lemna.

  • The biologist collected samples of Lemna to study the ecosystem's health.

  • Tiny green Lemna plants quickly covered the surface of the pond by midsummer.

  • Many fish thrive in waters rich in Lemna.

Compounds

Lemna minor
  • Specialized
9.3

A small floating water plant like duckweed that grows in ponds

Lemna trisulca
  • UK
9.9

A small water plant that floats on ponds and often forms dense green mats

Surface Forms

Lemna singular
Lemnas plural

Etymology

Lemna comes from an old Greek word lemna that meant 'small water plant' or 'duckweed'. So, Lemna today is the name for the tiny green plants that float on still water and can quickly cover the surface, making them easy to spot.