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Marsillea drummondii
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The Marsillea drummondii plant species is found in Australia. It is a member of the Marsileaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Marsillea drummondii
Family:  Marsileaceae
Author:  R.Br.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Growing in mud and shallow water in the montane zone, spreading widely in all mainland states[154].



Edible Uses:  Spores - cooked[144]. A source of starch, the spores can be ground into a powder and used like flour[154]. They are astringent and highly indigestible[154]. The spores are contained in a sporocarp[154].

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