Vernal Water-Starwort (Callitriche palustris)
Vernal Water-Starwort (Callitriche palustris) is a small, submerged or emergent aquatic annual with delicate leaves and inconspicuous flowers, often found in shallow water.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep consistently moist to submerged.
Soil
Prefers silty or muddy substrates. Can grow in water without soil.
Temperature
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Generally not required.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Tolerates a range of light conditions.
Keep consistently moist to submerged.
Ideal for shallow ponds, streams, or wet soil.
Prefers silty or muddy substrates. Can grow in water without soil.
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
Ideal range is 15-25 °C.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Generally not required.
Nutrients are absorbed from substrate or water.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Aquatic, Herb
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.05-0.2 m
Spread
0.1-0.3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None (annual)
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyPlantaginaceae
- genusCallitriche
- speciesCallitriche palustris
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.