Winged Water-Starwort

Callitriche marginata

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Green

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia

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