Callitriche deflexa

Callitriche deflexa

Native to:
Argentina | Brazil | Galápagos | Paraguay | Uruguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Callitriche
Species:
Callitriche deflexa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Aquatic
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, aquatic invertebrates
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light and cool, moist conditions. Germination often occurs in saturated soils or shallow water.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI