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  1. Azolla - Wikipedia

    Azolla (common called mosquito fern, water fern, and fairy moss) is a genus of seven species of aquatic ferns in the family Salviniaceae. They are extremely reduced in form and specialized, …

  2. The Azolla Foundation | Helping to reduce man-made climate ...

    Azolla is a unique plant that can help reduce man-made climate change and provide biofertilizer, livestock feed, food and renewable energy anywhere in the world.

  3. Azolla | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, Propagation

    Azolla, Azolla pinnata, an aquatic fern from the Azollacea plant family, is largely used as cattle fodder. With a main stem and pinnate side branches, azolla is a tiny branching plant.

  4. Meet Azolla—The ‘Mosquito Fern’ That Caused An Ice Age For ...

    Mar 7, 2025 · That plant was Azolla —a fern no bigger than a fingernail. And its story may hold the key to fighting climate change today. This genus of tiny, fast-growing aquatic ferns, is …

  5. How to Use Azolla as Fertilizer? A Natural Boost - GardenerBible

    May 29, 2025 · Azolla is a genus of aquatic ferns belonging to the Salviniaceae family. These free-floating plants are characterized by their small, feathery fronds and symbiotic relationship …

  6. Azolla Plant Production and Their Potential Applications

    Jan 17, 2024 · Azolla can grow quickly, doubling in 2–5 days, and form very dense mats in favorable habitats, causing many difficulties for boat transport, water animals, and native plant …

  7. Why is azolla unique? | The Azolla Foundation

    Azolla is unique because it is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet – yet it does not need any soil to grow. Unlike almost all other plants, azolla is able to get its nitrogen fertilizer …

  8. Impacts and Uses of Azolla in Agriculture - Planticulous

    Feb 23, 2024 · Azolla (mosquito fern) is not only a plant that beautifies aquatic environments, but it also revolutionizes agricultural and food practices. This species has a history dating back to …

  9. Mosquito fern | Description, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

    mosquito fern, (genus Azolla), genus of six or seven species of aquatic ferns of the family Salviniaceae. Members of Azolla are distributed nearly worldwide but are most diverse in …

  10. Azolla filiculoides - Wikipedia

    Azolla filiculoides (water fern) is a species of aquatic fern. It is native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Americas, and has been introduced to Europe, North and sub-Saharan …