Spirodela

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Very small water plants with flat leaves and several roots that float on ponds

noun
/ˌspaɪrəˈdiːlə/

Specialized

: Spirodela

The broad, shiny fronds of Spirodela distinguish it from other types of duckweed.

Examples

Researchers studied the rapid growth of Spirodela in nutrient-rich environments.
Spirodela is often found covering the surface of calm ponds and lakes.
The Spirodela is commonly found in ponds.
Look at the Spirodela floating near the shore!
Spirodela is often found covering the surface of calm ponds and lakes.
Researchers studied the rapid growth of Spirodela in nutrient-rich environments.
The broad, shiny fronds of Spirodela distinguish it from other types of duckweed.

Synonyms

duckweed

vsSpirodela

Specialized

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A very small plant that floats on still water in a green carpet

is one specific genus in that group with frond-like leaves and multiple roots

Compounds

Spirodela polyrrhiza

Specialized

9.9

A small floating water plant that grows on ponds and lakes worldwide

Surface Forms

Spirodela singular

Spirodela plural

Etymology

Spirodela starts with spiro-, like the English word spiral, which means 'a coil', and ends with -dela, which you can think of as a hint of 'delicate' or 'leaf'. A helpful way to remember Spirodela is to picture tiny, shiny, leaf-like duckweeds floating on water in a soft, rounded shape, which matches the plant's small fronds and roots.