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Callitriche
Also called Water Starwort
Callitriche, or water starworts, is a genus of mostly aquatic plants, with some species growing on mud or in shallow water. Keep them submerged or in very wet soil, in bright light, and expect them to spread quickly.
Callitriche is a genus of largely aquatic plants known as water-starwort. Previously, it was the only genus in the family Callitrichaceae. However, according to the APG II system this family is now included in the Plantaginaceae (plantain family). The family name Callitrichaceae retains its status as nomen conservandum (name to be retained).
Antarctic Water Starwort · Pedunculate Water-Starwort · Callitriche christensenii · Winged water-starwort · Vernal water-starwort · Pond water-starwort · Terrestrial water-starwort
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
