Species PlantsMexican Mosquito Fern

Mexican Mosquito Fern

Azolla mexicana

CommonPlant
Illustration of Mexican Mosquito Fern (Azolla mexicana)

Mexican Mosquito Fern is a small, floating aquatic fern that forms dense mats on the water's surface. Its vibrant green fronds can turn reddish in full sun, adding a splash of color to ponds and wetlands. This plant is known for its symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria.

Habitat
It is found in still or slow-moving freshwater bodies like ponds and ditches.
Diet
Provides habitat and food for aquatic insects and small fish.
How common
Common

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