Marsilea mutica (Marsileaceae) newly reported in Texas, U.S.A.

Authors

  • Owen W.W. Moorhead Austin Parks & Recreation Department

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v15.i2.1167

Abstract

This paper documents the first occurrence in Texas of a wild population of Marsilea mutica Mett., (Marsileaceae), an exotic species of water-clover fern. The colony's life history and potential for invasive behavior are discussed.

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Published

2021-12-10

How to Cite

Moorhead, O. W. . (2021). Marsilea mutica (Marsileaceae) newly reported in Texas, U.S.A. Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 15(2), 711–713. https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v15.i2.1167