Rough waterclover
Marsilea hirsuta R.Br.
Marsilea hirsuta, known as rough waterclover, is an aquatic fern in the Marsileaceae family. It is native to Australasian regions and has been recorded in several other locations, including the United States, the Azores, Great Britain, and various Australian states. First described in 1810 by Robert Brown in the Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae, this species is characterized by its clover-like fronds and is commonly found in floodplains and swamps.
Description
Marsilea hirsuta is a species of aquatic fern with clover-like fronds, found in wetland habitats such as floodplains and swamps. It is native to Australia and has been documented in regions like the United States, the Azores, and parts of Europe and Asia. The species was first scientifically described in 1810 by Robert Brown in the Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae. It is part of the Marsileaceae family and is known by the common name rough waterclover. The plant is often associated with seasonal wetlands and is adapted to aquatic environments.
Other common names
Rough waterclover
Distribution
Australasian · conterminous 48 United States · Azores · Florida · Great Britain · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Victoria · Western Australia
Synonyms
Zaluzianskia hirsutaMarsilea azorica
