European water clover

Overview

European water clover (Marsilea quadrifolia) is an aquatic fern that can be found in stagnant water throughout much of Europe and some regions of North Africa and West Asia. Its leaves are composed of four clover-like leaflets with a fuzzy, green texture that provide shelter for micro-organisms and insects near the water's surface. While it is often used as an aquarium plant, it is often found in ponds, shallow streams, and marshes. It is valued for its hardiness and fast-growing nature, even in water with low nutritional content.

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