Marsilea macrocarpa

Family: Marsileaceae

What it is like

A fern. It forms loose clumps. The rhizome can be 0.1-1.8 mm thick. The fronds are 10-25 cm long. The leaflets are grey-green

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along streams often floating in running water. It grows between 800-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Asia, Botswana, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Indochina, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Namibia, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves and stalks are eaten as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves, fronds, stalks

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Marsilea dregeana A. Braun; Marsilea rotundata A. Braun; Marsilea fischeri Hieron;