What is Duckweed, and is it Good?

Duckweed clump on hand.

Common duckweed, or Lemna minor, is a small flowering, floating plant that sits on the surface of still ponds or lakes. Identifying this plant is difficult and people often confuse it with watermeal. Duckweed, also called water lentils, can overwhelm an area if not controlled. This occurs because the plants grow incredibly fast and cause…

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