European Waterclover
Marsilea quadrifolia
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Is., China, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Netherlands, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Marsileaceae
- Genus:
- Marsilea
- Species:
- Marsilea quadrifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- MAQU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish cover
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, loamy, moisture-retentive soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas and shallow water bodies.