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Lemna spp. Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Lemna spp. Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This widespread wetland herbaceous alliance occurs in seasonal and perennial freshwater habitats with still water and saturated soils. Stands occur in ditches, rivers, streams, channels, and ponds from sea level to 2300 m elevation. This alliance is dominated by any species of the genus Lemna floating on the water's surface. Other species present may include Spirodela spp., Azolla mexicana, Azolla filiculoides, Wolffiella spp., Wolffia borealis, and other Wolffia spp. Emergent plants may be present. Total cover may be continuous, intermittent, or open. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.23927.LEMNASPPPERMANE
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: Lemna spp. Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance
  Translated: Duckweed species Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance
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  Code: A.1747