Duckweed, thallus
The vegetative body of the duckweed plant, which could be eaten as a vegetable, used as a medicine, fed to animals, or turned into fuel. This term can be used to describe the thallus of different species of duckweed, including the lesser duckweed (Lemna minor), the greater duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza), and the Asian watermeal (Wolffia globosa). To further specify the species, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: Water lentils; Water lenses; Bayroot; Duck weed
- Term type: Aquatic Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Lemnoideae spp.
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References
HESTIA Glossary