
A Scottish perspective on the conservation of Pillwort
Many naturalists asked to imagine an 'aquatic fern' undoubtedly would not conjure up an image of Pillwort Pilularia globulifera. In truth, it is more like a grass than a typical fern in general appearance, and, in its shallow-water habitat, it is extremely easily confused with Bulbous Rush Juncus bulbosus, although it is slightly firmer and less tufted.