Characteristics
Wolffia borealis (Engelm.) Landolt & Wildi ex Gandhi, Wiersema & Brouillet
northern watermeal
Quiet water of ponds, lakes, and marshes. Often growing in mixed populations with other Wolffia species.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native OBL (NWPL EMP) OBL (NWPL NCNE) S4 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Alismatales
Wolffia borealis (Engelm.) Landolt & Wildi ex Gandhi, Wiersema & Brouillet - northern watermeal
Citation
Wolffia borealis (Engelm.) Landolt & Wildi ex Gandhi, Wiersema & Brouillet
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 28 May 2002 - 1
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