Azolla rubra
Pacific Azolla
Floating perennial fern forming carpets over water. Fine unbranched roots hang in the water.
Additional information
- SynonymAzolla filiculoides, misapplication
- FamilySalviniaceae (syn. Azollaceae)
- StoreyLower storey
- SizeProstrate-15 mm x 10-20 mm
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesEgg-shaped to fan-shaped irregularly branched plants with smooth, crowded triangular leaves. Can become rusty-red in colour.
- FlowersSpore cases round, microscopic.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsStill to slow moving fresh water. Full sun. Dies back in cold weather.
- Garden useFish and tadpole habitat in ponds.
- Commercially availableRarely
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.
Photo Gallery
Photographer/s: 1, 3 (root) Helen Moss ©; 2 Marilyn Bull ©
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