Pilularia americana
American Pillwort
Also known as: Calamistrum americanum (A.Braun) Kuntze +5 more
- Calamistrum americanum (A.Braun) Kuntze
- Calamistrum mandonii (A.Braun) Kuntze
- Pilularia caroliniana A.Braun
- Pilularia mandonii A.Braun
- Pilularia valdiviana Phil.
- Pilularia valdiviana Phil. ex Baker
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Pilularia americana (commonly known as American pillwort) is a fern within the Marsileaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Fern
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northern South America, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Arkansas, Bolivia, Brazil South, California, Chile Central, Chile South, Colombia, Georgia, Kansas, Mexico Northwest, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Uruguay, Venezuela, Washington
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)
Maryland