pillwort

Scientific name Pilularia globulifera
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Marsileaceae
Genus Pilularia
Pilularia globulifera Pilularia globulifera

Introduction

Pilularia globulifera, commonly known as pillwort, is a fresh water plant.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • height
    10 - 30 cm
  • Characteristics
    turf
  • Leaves
    small (< 1cm) and thin
  • height
    10 - 30 cm
  • Characteristics
    turf
  • Leaves
    small (< 1cm) and thin

How to recognize the pillwort ?

The pillwort measures between 10 and 30 cm.

Biology

  • Environment
    fresh water
  • Type
    Palustres
  • Growth
    medium
  • Multiplication
    Stolons-division

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    15 - 24 °C

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

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