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The status of Marsilea mutica in Maryland is uncertain. Although it is not yet known to be naturalized in Maryland, it is reportedly spreading in Virginia (Weakley 2020).
Description
Marsilea mutica can be distinguished from Marsilea quadrifolia by its multicolored fronds with a light-colored center.
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Source: Wikipedia
| Marsilea mutica | |
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| Large-leaved nardoo | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Division: | Polypodiophyta |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Salviniales |
| Family: | Marsileaceae |
| Genus: | Marsilea |
| Species: | M. mutica
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| Binomial name | |
| Marsilea mutica | |
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
[edit]- ^ Wilson, Peter. "Marsilea mutica". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
- ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 433
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