Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Spices
Aquatics
Origin
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Australia
Types
Star anise and more
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Thickets, Woods
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Anise
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
सौंफ़ का पौध
Water Clover
In German
Anis
Wasser Klee
In French
Anis
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Anís
Agua trébol
In Greek
γλυκάνισο
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
anis
Clover água
In Polish
Anyż
Woda Clover
In Latin
Anethum
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Apiales
Hydropteridales
Family
Apiaceae
Marsileaceae
Genus
Pimpinella
Marsilea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Anise and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Anise and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Anise and Water Clover. Anise doesn't have thorns and Water Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Anise does not have fragrant flowers. Anise has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Water Clover has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anise and Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anise and Water Clover
Season and care of Anise and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Anise and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anise season is Summer and Water Clover season is Summer. The type of soil for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Anise and Water Clover Physical Information
Anise and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Anise and Water Clover are as follows:
Care of Anise and Water Clover
Care of Anise and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anise pruning is done Prune regularly and Water Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.