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Salvinia minima
Water fern

Non-Native in Florida

Salvinia plants are floating ferns. There are 10 species of Salvinia in the world, none of which are native to the United States. This species is about 3/4 inch in width. It occurs in still waters having high organic content.

Water fern has joined oval leaves. Its leaf surfaces are covered with stiff hairs. Water fern has root-like structures which are actually modified fronds.

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