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Water-Starwort (Callitriche)
Water-Starwort are water-dwelling herbs that grow natively in North and South America. Some do not grow in the water while others can handle varying levels of soggy or dryness. Scientists believe that planting some of them in rivers may be useful for treating pollution. The plants can accumulate toxic metals, thus removing them from the surrounding water.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Water-Starwort
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Attributes of Water-Starwort
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Water-Starwort
Distribution of Water-Starwort
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Distribution Map of Water-Starwort
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Water-Starwort
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The water-Starwort genus, which encompasses aquatic and semi-aquatic plants, offers medium care difficulty. Basic care involves providing partial to full sun, moist but well-draining soil, and moderate temperature range. Common challenges include dealing with pests like aphids and blight disease. Winter calls for indoor protection in frost-prone regions, while in summer, plants need adequate hydration. Springtime promotes active growth, requiring regular monitoring and care. Autumn is ideal for propagation. Water-Starwort's care differs slightly per species but follows these general guidelines.
Exploring the Water-Starwort Plants
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8 most common species：
Pond water-starwort
Pond water-starwort (Callitriche stagnalis) is a water plant native to Europe that invaded America through New Jersey, New York, and Oregon seaports. This happened before 1920. The plant bears flowers that can be pollinated in two different ways: by water when they float on the surface or are submerged. They can also be pollinated by wind.
Vernal water-starwort
Vernal water-starwort is an aquatic plant native to the northeastern United States. Loosely translated, this plant’s Latin name refers to "swampy" or "marshy" and "beautiful hair," because it is a hair-like plant that grows in ponds and swampy areas.
Pedunculate water starwort
Pedunculate water starwort is an aquatic herb of the plantain family that typically grows submerged in water sources, including pools, canals, and lakes. Pedunculate water starwort can be told apart from its relative water starworts by its leaves, which have a three-sided notch at the end.
Northern water-starwort
Northern water-starwort is a petite aquatic plant that thrives in slow-moving waters. Its small, green leaves are typically star-shaped and spread across the water's surface, forming a delicate mat. Tiny flowers, which are a distinguishing feature, have both male and female parts, inspiring the name 'hermaphroditica'. Northern water-starwort adapts to various water depths, modulating leaf size and form to optimize sunlight absorption.
Bolander's water-starwort
Callitriche heterophylla is an aquatic plant, growing almost entirely submerged except for its floating stem tips. It produces minutely small flowers throughout the growing season.
Terrestrial water-starwort
You can see the tiny terrestrial water-starwort (Callitriche terrestris) in places like roadsides where land has been disturbed by human activity. The fruits and flowers of this plant or so tiny, you need a hand lens to see them. The plant grows in its native eastern North America on bare, damp, or muddy ground. Whilst terrestrial water-starwort is rare in some parts of its natural distribution the plant is not considered to be a threatened species.
Callitriche antarctica
Callitriche antarctica is a freshwater plant rooted in the serene aquatic environments of the Antarctic region. Its slender stems, often partially submerged, bear small, simple leaves arranged in a star-like pattern that float on water, offering a delicate visual charm. Adapted to cold habitats, callitriche antarctica thrives in clear, oligotrophic waters reflecting its resilience in the face of chilling temperatures.
Winged water-starwort
Winged water-starwort is a freshwater aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that typically grows in slow-moving or still water bodies. It forms dense mats on the water's surface, with slender stems that support small, ovoid leaves. During the summer, winged water-starwort blooms with inconspicuous flowers, displaying its adaptation to underwater pollination. Its growth patterns often reflect the nutrient levels and clarity of its aquatic habitat.
All Species of Water-Starwort
Pond water-starwort
Pond water-starwort
Pond water-starwort (Callitriche stagnalis) is a water plant native to Europe that invaded America through New Jersey, New York, and Oregon seaports. This happened before 1920. The plant bears flowers that can be pollinated in two different ways: by water when they float on the surface or are submerged. They can also be pollinated by wind.
Vernal water-starwort
Vernal water-starwort
Vernal water-starwort is an aquatic plant native to the northeastern United States. Loosely translated, this plant’s Latin name refers to "swampy" or "marshy" and "beautiful hair," because it is a hair-like plant that grows in ponds and swampy areas.
Pedunculate water starwort
Pedunculate water starwort
Pedunculate water starwort is an aquatic herb of the plantain family that typically grows submerged in water sources, including pools, canals, and lakes. Pedunculate water starwort can be told apart from its relative water starworts by its leaves, which have a three-sided notch at the end.
Northern water-starwort
Northern water-starwort
Northern water-starwort is a petite aquatic plant that thrives in slow-moving waters. Its small, green leaves are typically star-shaped and spread across the water's surface, forming a delicate mat. Tiny flowers, which are a distinguishing feature, have both male and female parts, inspiring the name 'hermaphroditica'. Northern water-starwort adapts to various water depths, modulating leaf size and form to optimize sunlight absorption.
Bolander's water-starwort
Bolander's water-starwort
Callitriche heterophylla is an aquatic plant, growing almost entirely submerged except for its floating stem tips. It produces minutely small flowers throughout the growing season.
Terrestrial water-starwort
Terrestrial water-starwort
You can see the tiny terrestrial water-starwort (Callitriche terrestris) in places like roadsides where land has been disturbed by human activity. The fruits and flowers of this plant or so tiny, you need a hand lens to see them. The plant grows in its native eastern North America on bare, damp, or muddy ground. Whilst terrestrial water-starwort is rare in some parts of its natural distribution the plant is not considered to be a threatened species.
Callitriche antarctica
Callitriche antarctica
Callitriche antarctica is a freshwater plant rooted in the serene aquatic environments of the Antarctic region. Its slender stems, often partially submerged, bear small, simple leaves arranged in a star-like pattern that float on water, offering a delicate visual charm. Adapted to cold habitats, callitriche antarctica thrives in clear, oligotrophic waters reflecting its resilience in the face of chilling temperatures.
Winged water-starwort
Winged water-starwort
Winged water-starwort is a freshwater aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that typically grows in slow-moving or still water bodies. It forms dense mats on the water's surface, with slender stems that support small, ovoid leaves. During the summer, winged water-starwort blooms with inconspicuous flowers, displaying its adaptation to underwater pollination. Its growth patterns often reflect the nutrient levels and clarity of its aquatic habitat.
Callitriche petriei
Callitriche petriei
Callitriche petriei is a small aquatic or semi-aquatic plant typically found in shallow water bodies or moist environments. It has slender stems that favor sprawling horizontally, and its leaves are petite, green, and may either float on water surfaces or spread across the ground. This species adapts to its wet habitat with a versatile growth form that allows for both submersed and terrestrial existence.
Callitriche muelleri
Callitriche muelleri
Callitriche muelleri is a freshwater aquatic or semi-aquatic plant, typically gracing still or slow-moving bodies of water. Its small, oval-shaped leaves are a telling characteristic, with some displaying a delicate translucent quality. This plant thrives under full sun to partial shade, often forming dense mats that float gracefully on the water's surface, providing habitats for aquatic life. Adaptability is evident as callitriche muelleri can adjust to various water depths, signifying a vital role in its ecosystem.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Water-Starwort
Callitriche
Water-Starwort are water-dwelling herbs that grow natively in North and South America. Some do not grow in the water while others can handle varying levels of soggy or dryness. Scientists believe that planting some of them in rivers may be useful for treating pollution. The plants can accumulate toxic metals, thus removing them from the surrounding water.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Water-Starwort
Feedback
Attributes of Water-Starwort
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Water-Starwort
Distribution of Water-Starwort
Feedback
Distribution Map of Water-Starwort
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Water-Starwort
Feedback
The water-Starwort genus, which encompasses aquatic and semi-aquatic plants, offers medium care difficulty. Basic care involves providing partial to full sun, moist but well-draining soil, and moderate temperature range. Common challenges include dealing with pests like aphids and blight disease. Winter calls for indoor protection in frost-prone regions, while in summer, plants need adequate hydration. Springtime promotes active growth, requiring regular monitoring and care. Autumn is ideal for propagation. Water-Starwort's care differs slightly per species but follows these general guidelines.
Exploring the Water-Starwort Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Pond water-starwort
Pond water-starwort (Callitriche stagnalis) is a water plant native to Europe that invaded America through New Jersey, New York, and Oregon seaports. This happened before 1920. The plant bears flowers that can be pollinated in two different ways: by water when they float on the surface or are submerged. They can also be pollinated by wind.
Vernal water-starwort
Vernal water-starwort is an aquatic plant native to the northeastern United States. Loosely translated, this plant’s Latin name refers to "swampy" or "marshy" and "beautiful hair," because it is a hair-like plant that grows in ponds and swampy areas.
Pedunculate water starwort
Pedunculate water starwort is an aquatic herb of the plantain family that typically grows submerged in water sources, including pools, canals, and lakes. Pedunculate water starwort can be told apart from its relative water starworts by its leaves, which have a three-sided notch at the end.
Northern water-starwort
Northern water-starwort is a petite aquatic plant that thrives in slow-moving waters. Its small, green leaves are typically star-shaped and spread across the water's surface, forming a delicate mat. Tiny flowers, which are a distinguishing feature, have both male and female parts, inspiring the name 'hermaphroditica'. Northern water-starwort adapts to various water depths, modulating leaf size and form to optimize sunlight absorption.
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All Species of Water-Starwort
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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