Duckweed (Lemna minor)

Family: Lemnaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Lemna minor is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It can grow in water.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour to be less than desirable. — Occasionally used as a vegetable.; No further details are given but we have found the flavour to be less than desirable.

Habitat & North American Range

Still water. Mesotrophic to eutrophic, quiet waters, in suboceanic, cool-temperate regions with relatively mild winters. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)