Marsilea hirsuta

Marsilea hirsuta is a carpet-plant from Australia. A fascinating plant, usually delivered with leaves like a four-leaf clover. After a transitional period it develops different types of leaves, possibly a low form with single leaves like a large Glossostigma, or alternatively develop two, three or four-lobed leaves varying in height (from 2-10 cm), depending on the growth conditions. Whichever form the plant adopts, it forms runners and spreads rapidly round the aquarium. 

Plant info

Type:	Carpeting
Origin:	Australia
Growth rate:	Medium
Height:	5 - 20+
Light demand:	Low
CO2 :	Low