Lusitanian Water Clover

Marsilea batardae belongs to the genus Marsilea within the family Marsileaceae. It is distributed across the Palaearctic region and is specifically found in the Iberian Peninsula, including both Portugal and Spain. The species was formally published in 1983 by the botanist Launert. It is recognized by its aquatic or semi-aquatic growth habit and is one of the many species within the Marsilea genus that exhibit clover-like leaves. Its English common name, Lusitanian Water Clover, reflects its geographic association with the Lusitanian region in western Iberia.