Marsilea crenata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marsilea crenata |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Class: | Polypodiopsida |
| Order: | Salviniales |
| Family: | Marsileaceae |
| Genus: | Marsilea |
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M. crenata
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| Marsilea crenata C.Presl
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Marsilea crenata is a type of fern that grows in water. It is often found in places like Southeast Asia. This plant looks a lot like a four leaf clover, which is why it's sometimes called a "water clover."
You can find its leaves floating on top of deep water. But if the water is shallow, or if it's growing on land, its leaves will stand upright.
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What is Marsilea Crenata Used For?
This special plant is used in cooking in different parts of Asia.
Marsilea Crenata in Indonesian Food
In Indonesia, especially in the city of Surabaya on the island of Java, the leaves of Marsilea crenata are a popular food. People in East Java often eat them with sweet potato and a yummy, spicy peanut sauce called Pecel.
Marsilea Crenata in Thai Food
The leaves are also a part of the food in Isan, a region in Thailand. There, they are known as Phak waen. People usually eat them raw with a chili dip called Nam phrik.
See also
In Spanish: Treból de cuatro hojas para niños
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