Azolla caroliniana
(eastern mosquito fern)
© Rosemary Taylor (Photo ID #81420)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
Photographer
Rosemary Taylor
Habitat
Pond surface
Photo Date
February 02, 2019
Upload Date
February 03, 2019
Elevation (m)
Latitude
49.32
Longitude
-124.41
Photo ID #
81420
Comments
Identified by Terry Taylor This pond, in the back woods near Highway 4 in Qualicum Beach, was covered in red Azolla, interspersed with patches of bright green duckweed. Telephoto image showing the depth of colour and complete coverage of some areas of the lake.