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| Category: Fern |
| Family: Marsileaceae (Water-clovers) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Marsilea drummondii (Aquatic) (Nardoo) - This Australian species is distinguished by the fuzzy hairs on the grayish - green foliage. The Marsilea's clover-like leaves have four wedge-shaped leaflets that are deeply lobed one or two times. The leaf petioles can range from 4 inches to 1 foot long or even slightly tall - this is the tallest Marsillea we grow. It can take some shade, but the petioles grow longer in sunny locations. The amphibious fruiting bodies which hold the spores are attached at the leaf buds. The plant also spreads through runners, which have caused problems in some waterways. Plant in saturated soil to 9" under water. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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