Description
Isoetes transvaalensis (also called Transvaal Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen, aquatic plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in shallow water, such as lakes, ponds, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Selaginella goudotiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isoetes transvaalensis is a small, greenish-yellow spike, with the seed being a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, greenish-yellow, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Where to Find Isoetes transvaalensis
Isoetes transvaalensis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow ponds in the western United States and Canada.