Dwarf Pillwort

Pilularia minuta Durieu; A.Br.

Pilularia minuta, known as Dwarf Pillwort, is a fern in the family Marsileaceae. It is an ephemeral species dependent on seasonal flooding and is found across the Mediterranean basin. Despite its wide distribution, it is classified as endangered due to habitat fragmentation.

Description

Pilularia minuta is a fern species in the Marsileaceae family. It is an ephemeral plant that requires seasonal flooding to survive. While it is distributed widely across the Mediterranean region, it is considered endangered primarily due to habitat fragmentation. The species was first described in 1863 by Durieu and A.Br.