Narrow-leaved Nardoo
Marsilea angustifolia
Family: Marsileaceae
What it is like
A fern. It has a long creeping rootstock. This is branched. It grows 10-30 cm high. The stalks are 10-30 cm long and arise in clusters from the rootstock. The leaves can be floating or under the water. The leaflets are 0.1-1 cm long by 0.1-0.5 cm wide. They are narrow with a rounded tip. The capsules are 0.45-0.55 cm long and at right angles to the stalk. They are densely hairy and have a single upper tooth. They are usually on unbranched stalks.
There are about 50-70 Marsilea species. They are mostly tropical ferns which grow in water.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in shallow fresh water or in mud around the edges of ponds. It grows best in full fun. It can tolerate frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown by division.