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Azolla (filiculoides, mexicana) Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Azolla (filiculoides, mexicana) Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This globally widespread, wetland herbaceous alliance occurs in freshwater habitats with still water and saturated soils. Stands occur in seasonal and perennial wetlands in ditches, rivers, streams, channels, and ponds from sea level to 2300 m elevation. The vegetation of this alliance is dominated by Azolla filiculoides and/or Azolla mexicana floating on the water's surface. Other species present may include Spirodela spp., Lemna gibba, Lemna minor, 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.26203.AZOLLAFILICULOI
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: Azolla (filiculoides, mexicana) Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance
  Translated: (Pacific Mosquito Fern, Mexican Mosquito Fern) Permanently Flooded Herbaceous Alliance
  UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.126244 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A.1741