Wolffiella sp.
Mud-midget, Mud-Midget
Family: Araceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Wolffiella sp. (Mud-midget) is a native California perennial in the Araceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lemna: Wolffiella is rootless and ribbon-shaped; Lemna has 1 root and is rounded.; vs Landoltia: Wolffiella is rootless and ribbon-shaped; Landoltia has 2-7 roots and rounded fronds.; vs Spirodela: Wolffiella is rootless and ribbon-shaped; Spirodela has 7-16 roots and rounded fronds.; vs Wolffia: Wolffiella is flat and ribbon-like; Wolffia is spherical like tiny green caviar.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wolffiella sp. native to California?
Yes. Wolffiella sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Wolffiella sp. belong to?
Wolffiella sp. is in the Araceae family, genus Wolffiella.
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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