common pillwort
Also known as: pepper grass; pepper moss
A small wetland fern, with creeping rhizomes producing slender, thread-like cylindrical fronds to 8cm high, giving it a grass-like appearance. Small round spore-bearing structures are formed at the base of the fronds in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- common pillwort (Pilularia globulifera)
- Genus
- Pilularia
- Family
- Marsileaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Aquatic
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common pillwort
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common pillwort
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common pillwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by spores or by division
Growing
GrowingThrives around the edges of seasonally fluctuating ponds and pools, a good plant for bog gardens. Will not tolerate shade or water pollution
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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