Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Marsileaceae

Genus:

Marsilea

Species:

Marsilea oligospora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas