What is Water Lentil? • A floating aquatic plant that is green in color • It reproduces very quickly (can double in 2–5 days) • Lives in stagnant or slow-moving water • Can tolerate moderate to high temperatures (suitable for the Saudi environment) Nutritional Value (in dry matter) • Protein: 25–45% (sometimes higher than soybeans) • Fiber: low and easily digestible • Fat: 4–7% • Minerals: Calcium – Iron – Phosphorus – Magnesium • Vitamins: A – B – E Animals that eat Water Lentil as feed: