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Mosquito Fern

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Mosquito Fern

Mosquito fern (Azolla caroliniana) is a small floating plants with clusters of tiny fern-like leaves; leaves usually ½ to 1 inch across; grey to green when young and rusty red when older. Small roots dangle beneath each leaf. Often found with duckweed.

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