Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Callitriche

Species:

Callitriche marginata

USDA Symbol:

CAMA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

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