Pepperwort
Marsilea polycarpa
Family: Marsileaceae
What it is like
A fern. It grows in water.
There are about 50-60 Marsilea species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in rice fields.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Burkina Faso, Guyana, Indonesia, SE Asia, South America, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem, leaves, fronds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lepido, Mastuerzo, Sabeleccion, Simmangah, Simmange