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Marsilea

Marsilea

9.9
A small fern that grows in water and has leaves like a clover
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Marsilea is known for its distinctive clover-like leaves that float on water surfaces.

Examples

  • Some aquarists use Marsilea as a decorative plant in freshwater aquariums.

  • Marsilea can often be found growing in shallow ponds and marshes worldwide.

  • The leaves of Marsilea resemble those of a four-leaf clover.

  • The Marsilea plant thrives in wetland areas.

  • Have you seen a Marsilea before?

  • Aquatic gardeners often choose Marsilea for its appealing foliage and ability to thrive in damp conditions.

  • In many regions, Marsilea provides habitat for aquatic wildlife in shallow lakes and ponds.

Compounds

Marsilea drummondii
  • Australian
9.9

A water fern with clover-like leaves that grows in rivers and wetlands

Marsilea quadrifolia
  • UK
9.9

An aquatic fern with four clover-like leaves from Europe, Asia and eastern North America

Surface Forms

Marsilea singular
Marsileas plural

Etymology

Marsilea comes from a person's last name, used to honor an early naturalist or explorer, so you can think of it like the plant's 'family name'. That's why the same name is used for this group of water-clover ferns.