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Mexican Mosquito Fern

Azolla microphylla Kaulf.

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Azolla microphylla (Mexican Mosquito Fern) is a species of annual herb in the family floating ferns. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are listed as threatened by COSEWIC. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to The Contiguous United States, Canada, and North America. They have simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.02 m. They have alternation of generations.

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EOL has data for 23 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Mexican Mosquito Fern. View this species on GBIF