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Callitriche palustris
Callitriche palustris L.
Vernal Water-starwort
Callitrichaceae (Water-Starwort Family)
Synonym(s): Callitriche palustris var. verna, Callitriche verna
USDA Symbol: CAPA52
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear , Obovate , Spatulate
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Fruit Type: Nut
Leaf: Green
Fruit:
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , IA , ID , IL , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: NB , NS , PE
Native Habitat: Fresh Water Aquatic
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Aquatic: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Callitriche palustris in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Callitriche palustris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Callitriche palustris
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff