Australian water-clover
Marsilea mutica Mett.
Marsilea mutica is an aquatic fern in the family Marsileaceae, commonly known as Australian water-clover. It is characterized by clover-like fronds and is found in freshwater marshes. The species is widespread, particularly in Australia and New Caledonia, and often floats in deeper water compared to other species in the genus.
Description
Marsilea mutica, described by Mett. in 1861, is a member of the Marsileaceae family. It is distributed across Australasian, Pacific, and parts of North America, including regions such as New South Wales, Queensland, Texas, and others. This aquatic fern is adapted to freshwater environments and is known for its floating habit in deeper waters. Its wide clover-like fronds distinguish it from related species.
Other common names
Australian water-cloversmooth nardoo
Distribution
Australasian · Pacific (Oceania) · North America · ZA · NZ · conterminous 48 United States · Alabama · Maryland · New Caledonia · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · Tasmania · Texas · Thailand · Victoria · Virginia · Western Australia
Synonyms
Marsilea browniiZaluzianskia browniiZaluzianskia muticaMarsilea quadrifolia
