Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Callitriche

Species:

Callitriche hermaphroditica subsp. exalata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

aquatic invertebrates, waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification and submersion in water for germination. Often reproduces vegetatively via stem fragmentation.

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