Monilophytes (ferns): Leptosporangiate Ferns (true ferns): Salviniales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Azolla pinnata ssp. asiatica
FAMILY
Salviniaceae
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The genus Azolla contains the smallest ferns in the world. This species was likely introduced by someone emptying their aquarium into a natural waterbody, per Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants.
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SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Azolla pinnata ssp. asiatica
FAMILY
Azollaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2015)
Azolla pinnata ssp. asiatica
COMMON NAME:
Pinnate Mosquito-fern, Asian Mosquito-fern, Feathered Mosquito-fern
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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/14/23):
Azolla pinnata ssp. asiatica
FAMILY
Salviniaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Azolla pinnata ssp. asiatica
FAMILY
Azollaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
Floristic Synthesis of North America. BONAP (Kartesz, 2015)
Azolla pinnata ssp. asiatica
4394
Fern/Fern ally; Floating aquatic (the roots floating)
Annual
Habitat: Still waters, per Weakley's Flora
Non-native: Asia
Waif(s)
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This plant is causing problems in natural areas outside its native range, according to authorities such as:
- SC Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Nuisance Species List, 2003
- SC List of Regulated Pest Plant Species, 2017
- USDA Federal Noxious Weeds, 091820
LEAVES:
Regularly 2(3)-pinnately compound (tiny), generally equilaterally triangular in outline
Alternate
FRUIT:
None seen
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