What is another word for wolffia?
Pronunciation: [wˈʊlffiə] (IPA) 
Wolffia is a genus of aquatic flowering plants that belong to the duckweed family. Also known as watermeal, it is the smallest flowering plant in the world, with each plant only measuring one-tenth of an inch in diameter. Other synonyms for the word wolffia include duckweed, water lens, and green scum. This tiny plant is often found in slow-moving or stagnant bodies of water and can reproduce very rapidly. Wolffia is used as a food source in some countries and is believed to have medicinal properties. Despite its small size, this aquatic plant plays an important role in the ecosystem by providing a habitat and food source for a variety of aquatic organisms.
