Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Elatinaceae

Genus:

Elatine

Species:

Elatine chilensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, silty soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas