Southern Water Starwort [Althenia orientalis]
Description
Althenia orientalis, commonly known as the Southern Water Starwort, is a species of Althenia native to Australia. It is a submerged aquatic plant found in brackish and freswater habitats. This species has a thin, creeping stem and produces small, white flowers. It is characterized by its narrow, linear leaves which are usually less than 2 mm wide.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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|---|---|
| Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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| Order |
Eelgrasses
Zosterales
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| Family |
Pondweeds
Potamogetonaceae
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| Genus |
Althenia
Althenia
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