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Marsilea strigosa

Marsilea strigosa Willd.
Marsilea strigosa
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Marsilea strigosa is a species of aquatic fern in the family Marsileaceae. It was first described by Willd. in 1810 and is native to a range of regions across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. The species is found in Portugal Continental, Palaearctic, Afghanistan, Algeria, Baleares, East European Russia, Egypt, France, Italy, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, and Transcaucasus.

Description

Marsilea strigosa belongs to the genus Marsilea, which is characterized by its floating, four-leaf clover-like fronds. This species is distributed across multiple geographic regions, including parts of Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia. It is adapted to aquatic or semi-aquatic environments and is part of the Marsileaceae family, a group of small, aquatic ferns. The species was first published in 1810 by the botanist Willd. and has since been documented in various locations within its native range.

Distribution

Portugal Continental · Palaearctic · Afghanistan · Algeria · Baleares · East European Russia · Egypt · France · Italy · Kazakhstan · Morocco · Portugal · Sardegna · Transcaucasus

Synonyms

Marsilea fabriMarsilea pubescensMarsilea strigosa var. pubescensZaluzianskia pubescensZaluzianskia strigosa

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