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hooked-pepperwort

Marsilea vestita

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Canada and Cuba. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (고사리강)

Species

Marsilea vestita (hooked-pepperwort)

Names in Other Languages

French marsilée vêtue

Similar Species in Marsilea

Lusitanian Water Clover

Marsilea batardae

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hooked-pepperwort?

The scientific name of hooked-pepperwort is Marsilea vestita. It belongs to the genus Marsilea.

What is the conservation status of hooked-pepperwort?

hooked-pepperwort (Marsilea vestita) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hooked-pepperwort live?

hooked-pepperwort is found in Distributed across Canada and Cuba. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada, Cuba.

What family does hooked-pepperwort belong to?

hooked-pepperwort (Marsilea vestita) belongs to the genus Marsilea, which is part of the taxonomic family Marsileaceae.

What kingdom does hooked-pepperwort belong to?

hooked-pepperwort (Marsilea vestita) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of hooked-pepperwort?

The closest relatives of hooked-pepperwort in the genus Marsilea include Common Water Clover, Lusitanian Water Clover, Egyptian Water-clover, false pepperwort, Dwarf Water Clover.