What is another word for great duckweed?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪt dˈʌkwiːd] (IPA) 
Great duckweed, also known as Spirodela Polyrhiza, is a floating aquatic plant that is commonly found in slow-moving bodies of water. It can be recognized by its small, oval-shaped leaves that are clustered together to form a green carpet-like appearance on the water's surface.
Synonyms for great duckweed may include water lentil, duckmeat, duckweed, bayroot, and baythings. Water lentil is often used because the plant has a leaf shape similar to a lentil. Another synonym, duckmeat, is derived from the idea that ducks feed on great duckweed. Bayroot and baythings refer to the plant's tendency to grow in bays and its general appearance on the water's surface. Whatever it is called, great duckweed is a significant source of food and shelter for waterfowl and aquatic animals.
