Pistia stratiotes

Water Cabbage

Description

1. Popular name(s): Water Cabbage, Water Lettuce, Nile Cabbage, Shellflower, Waterbonnet, Tropical Duckweed
2. Botanical name: Pistia stratiotes
3. Family: Araceae
4. Origin: Tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. The origin is not known.
5. Height: 20 to 30 centimeters
6. USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)

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