Noun
A genus (Lemna) of small plants, seen floating in great quantity on the surface of stagnant pools fresh water, and supposed to furnish food for ducks; -- called also duckmeat.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIn this forlorn state I find life dreary indeed: if a stream beckoned, I would gladly cut my roots and float away like duckweed. Ono no Komachi
Aquatic plants like water hyacinth or duckweed can also add a nice touch to your red-eared slider habitat, and if they float they can create a cool little underwater cave for your turtle to hang out in! Source: Internet
But duckweed can do more than just serve as nature’s Brita. Source: Internet
When something like duckweed flowers are rare, biologists like me seem all that more interested in actually seeing them. Source: Internet
Floating plants include duckweed, fairy moss, and water hyacinth. Source: Internet