Freshwater
Narrow-fruited Water-starwort
Callitriche palustris
Plantaginaceae
Facts
Care
We have no care for this plant yet. If you know how it thrives, you can suggest it.
Range
NativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Afghanistan, Austria, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belgium, Borneo, Bulgaria, Canada, and 43 more countries.
Introduced to Australia and Indonesia.
More about the species
Description
Callitriche palustris, the vernal water-starwort, narrow-fruited water-starwort, or spiny water starwort, is a species of aquatic plants. It is the type species of its genus. It is native to temperate and subtropical North America and Eurasia, as well as Sumatra and Borneo.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Callitriche minima
In other languages
- Småvasshår
- Smålånke
- Pikkuvesitähti
- Spring water-starwort, Vernal water-starwort
Articles
All articles
How to set up a Central American aquarium5 min read
Hard, alkaline water, sand and rock: an aquarium from the rivers and lakes of Mexico and Central America, with cichlids and livebearers.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to set up a North American aquarium5 min read
Streams and ponds in North America are often cool. How to set up an aquarium without a heater, with pygmy sunfish, shiners and darters.
How to set up a European aquarium5 min read
A coldwater aquarium with European fish and plants, without a heater. The water follows the seasons, and summer heat is the biggest problem.