Marsilea mutica

Species of fern in the family Marsileaceae

Marsilea mutica
Large-leaved nardoo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Order: Salviniales
Family: Marsileaceae
Genus: Marsilea
Species:
M. mutica
Binomial name
Marsilea mutica
Mett.

Marsilea mutica, known as the large-leaved nardoo, is a species of aquatic fern in the family Marsileaceae. A widespread species with wide clover like fronds, found in freshwater marshes, mostly in Australia and nearby New Caledonia. Seen in floating in deeper water than other ferns in the same genus.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, Peter. "Marsilea mutica". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  2. ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 433
Taxon identifiers
Marsilea mutica
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