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Narrow-fruited Water-starwort

Callitriche palustris

Narrow-fruited Water-starwort is a small plant that grows in wet areas like ponds and marshes. It has thin, narrow leaves and tiny flowers that are often hidden among the water.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Narrow-fruited Water-starwort has delicate, bright green, opposite leaves that can be slender and submerged or form floating rosettes. Its stems may appear reddish, especially near the water's surface. The flowers are extremely tiny and greenish, making them almost invisible amongst the foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusCallitriche
Narrow-fruited Water-starwort
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Narrow-fruited Water-starwort

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Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It can grow completely underwater or float on the surface, choosing its favorite spot!

Its tiny, almost invisible flowers are pollinated by both wind and even the water itself!

This plant helps clean water by absorbing extra nutrients, keeping it healthy for fish!

You might find its seeds stuck to ducks' feet, getting a free ride to new ponds!

Special abilities

Ability

Shape-Shifting Leaves

Narrow-fruited Water-starwort has different leaf shapes for submerged or floating growth, helping it adapt to changing water levels.

Ability

Watery Travelers

Its tiny seeds can float, hitching rides on water currents or animal fur to spread to new locations.

Ability

Oxygen Factory

This plant can release oxygen into the water, creating tiny bubbles that help other aquatic life breathe.

Measurements & details

Height
5-30 cm
Spread
10-50 cm
Flower Size
0.05-0.1 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Water

Ecological connections

eats

Mallard duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallards graze on its leaves and seeds.

shelters

Three-spined stickleback

Gasterosteus aculeatus

Tiny fish hide among its dense underwater stems.

eats

Great Pond Snail

Lymnaea stagnalis

Pond snails munch on its soft green foliage.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always be careful near water and don't touch plants without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Narrow-fruited Water-starwort?

5-30 cm

How wide does Narrow-fruited Water-starwort spread?

10-50 cm

How big are the flowers on Narrow-fruited Water-starwort?

0.05-0.1 cm

When does Narrow-fruited Water-starwort bloom?

Spring to fall

Is Narrow-fruited Water-starwort edible?

No

Is Narrow-fruited Water-starwort toxic?

None

What is Narrow-fruited Water-starwort's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Narrow-fruited Water-starwort pollinated?

Water

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