Marsilea mutica
Australian Water Clover, Smooth Nardoo
Also known as: Marsilea brownii A.Braun +2 more
- Marsilea brownii A.Braun
- Zaluzianskia brownii (A.Braun) Kuntze
- Zaluzianskia mutica (Mett.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Marsileaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous hydrogeophyte.
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Marsilea mutica (commonly known as Australian water-clover or Smooth Nardoo) is a fern belonging to the Marsileaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Caledonia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Maryland, Texas, Thailand, Victoria, Virginia