Scientific Name: Wolffia spp.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Very tiny, rootless floating plant; slightly larger than a grain of sand.
- Resembles a blue-green algae bloom from a distance.
- Forms a layer on surface that is at the will of the wind; may cover an entire pond if conditions are calm; heavy infestations can shade sunlight required for oxygen synthesis and fish productivity. Often found in association with duckweeds.
