Wolffia (Noun)
Meaning
Minute rootless aquatic herbs having globular fronds floating on or near the water surface and bearing one flower per frond.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Wolffia is considered the world's smallest and simplest flowering plant.
- It can grow rapidly and form a dense mat over the water surface with other species of Wolffia.
- The plant consists of two rounded or nearly cylindrical leaves attached at their base and is characteristic of the genus Wolffia.
- In aquatic ecosystems, Wolffia is a crucial food source for many small aquatic animals and fish.
- Wolffia can also be used as a nutrient-rich feed supplement for livestock and in some cases even as a human food source.