Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Marsileaceae

Genus:

Marsilea

Species:

Marsilea vestita

USDA Symbol:

MAVE2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, clay or loam

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetlands and shallow water areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces via spores rather than seeds; sporocarps require submersion and scarification to release spores.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI