• Common Name : Hathrapethiya / Aquatic clover
• Scientific Name : Marshelia quadrifolia
• Family : Marsiliaceae
• Life cycle : Perannial
• Morphological characters :
• Stem – Thin, cylindrical, creep hardy plant. Tolerates low light levels and a wide range of water conditions. Grows much like gloss stigma only slower. Submersed growth averages 1-2″ tall.
• Roots – The roots are submerged under water or rooted in the mud.
• Leaves – are quadra foliate. Leaflet is nearly round shaped. Light green in color.
• Flowers – Purple in color.
• Propagation : By Stolons.
• Agricultural importance : Clogging the water bodies.
• Uses : For ornamental and decorating Purposes.
• Control measures : Hand weeding and mechanical weeding.