Landoltia sp.
Dotted duckmeat, Dotted Duckmeat
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Family: Araceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Landoltia sp. (Dotted duckmeat) is a native California perennial in the Araceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lemna: Count the roots: Landoltia has 2-7 roots per disc clustering together, Lemna has exactly one thin root per disc.; vs Spirodela: Landoltia discs are 3-5 mm with 3-7 veins; Spirodela discs are larger at 5-10 mm with 7-12 veins.; vs Wolffiella: Landoltia has obvious roots dangling beneath; Wolffiella has no roots and looks like tiny flattened ribbons.; vs Wolffia: Landoltia has 2-7 visible roots beneath each disc; Wolffia has no roots at all and is smaller.
Frequently asked questions
Is Landoltia sp. native to California?
Yes. Landoltia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Landoltia sp. belong to?
Landoltia sp. is in the Araceae family, genus Landoltia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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