Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Callitriche

Species:

Callitriche stenoptera

USDA Symbol:

CAST11

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, silty soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in slow-moving freshwater habitats.