Water Starwort [Callitriche]

Description

Callitriche is a genus of small, aquatic plants, commonly known as water starworts. They have a cosmopolitan distribution and are found in both still and flowing freshwaters. Water starworts have tiny, star-shaped leaves and are important in aquatic environments for oxygen production and as a food source for wildlife. They can form dense mats on the water's surface or grow submerged, adapting to various light conditions.

Species

Common Water Starwort [Callitriche stagnalis]

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Vernal Water Starwort [Callitriche palustris]

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Autumnal Water Starwort [Callitriche hermaphroditica]

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Taxonomy