Azolla rubra
Azolla rubra R.Br.
Azolla rubra, known commonly as red azolla and Pacific azolla, is an aquatic fern native to Australia and New Zealand. It is also recognized by several Māori names in New Zealand, including returetu, roturotu, kārearea, and kārerarera.
Description
Azolla rubra belongs to the family Salviniaceae and is distributed across multiple regions, including New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The species was first described in 1810 by Robert Brown, with the scientific name Azolla rubra R.Br.
Distribution
New Zealand North · New Zealand South · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia
Synonyms
Azolla filiculoides var. rubra
