narrow-leaved water-starwort

Callitriche brutia Petagna

Callitriche brutia, known as narrow-leaved water-starwort, is a dwarf amphibious herb in the Plantaginaceae family. It is an annual or perennial dicot that thrives in aquatic environments such as wetlands, lakes, rivers, and pools. This species prefers oligotrophic conditions and is native to regions including the Azores, Portugal, Flanders, and parts of Europe and North Africa. It was first described by Petagna in 1787.

Description

Callitriche brutia is an aquatic plant found in various parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Nearctic and Palaearctic regions. It is adapted to grow in still water and is known for its resilience to environmental stress. Originally found in Ireland and England, it has become invasive in some areas. The species is characterized by its narrow leaves and ability to colonize nutrient-poor aquatic habitats.

Other common names

Pedunculate Water-Starwortnarrow-leaved water-starwort

Distribution

Açores · Portugal Continental · Santa Maria Island · Terceira Island · Nearctic · Palaearctic · PT · Flanders · Azores · SE · NO · DK · Global · Albania · Algeria · Belgium · Bulgaria · Canary Is. · Cyprus · Denmark · East Aegean Is. · France · Føroyar · Germany · Great Britain · Greece · Hungary · Iceland · Iran · Ireland