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Water velvet

Azolla caroliniana

Description:

tiny fern-like floating aquatic plant

Habitat:

spotted on retention pond (aka 'wildlife reserve') adjacent to elementary school

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craigwilliams
craigwilliams 12 years ago

These really are ferns! Amazing little things, that multiply like wildfire in the sun.

auntnance123
Spotted by
auntnance123

Florida, USA

Spotted on Nov 13, 2011
Submitted on Nov 14, 2011

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