Genus Marsilea (Noun)
Meaning
Clover ferns.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Marsilea is a collection of aquatic ferns commonly known as clover ferns or water clovers.
- Marsilea mucronata is a species of clover fern that belongs to the genus Marsilea and is found in fresh or brackish water.
- In some tropical regions, the genus Marsilea has become invasive, choking out native aquatic plants and disrupting the ecosystem.
- Clover ferns of the genus Marsilea can form dense mats on the surface of the water, creating hiding places for fish and other small aquatic animals.
- Species within the genus Marsilea exhibit unique morphological adaptations to survive in a range of aquatic environments.