Callitriche brutia
Callitriche brutia, the pedunculate water-starwort,[1] is a submerged/floating-leaved aquatic plant in the family Plantaginaceae (though sometimes placed in its own family – Callitrichaceae). It is found in aquatic environments in Europe.[2]
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| Callitriche brutia | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Callitriche |
| Species: | C. brutia |
| Binomial name | |
| Callitriche brutia Petagna (1787) | |
Description
Callitriche brutia is a long plant that can be seen with many rounded leaves across its stem. It has a bundle of leaves at the top, in a flower-like shape. It can often be seen growing in large amounts in a single area. It often grows directly in water, or very damp areas.[3]
Distribution and habitat
The habitats ranges from ephemeral pools, lakes and canals to fast-flowing upland rivers Europe-wide.[2]
References
- BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- Lansdown, R. V. 2008. Water Starworts: Callitriche of Europe. BSBI Handbook No. 11. BSBI. London
- "Observations". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
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