Chilean Waterwort
Elatine chilensis
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Falkland Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Elatinaceae
- Genus:
- Elatine
- Species:
- Elatine chilensis
- USDA Symbol:
- ELCH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
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