River Water-dropwort

Oenanthe fluviatilis Colem.

Oenanthe fluviatilis, known as River Water-dropwort, is a species in the Apiaceae family. It is native to north-west Europe and is found in countries such as Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. This plant is restricted to clear, unpolluted rivers and is experiencing a decline across its range.

Description

Oenanthe fluviatilis is a flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae, and is endemic to north-west Europe. It is typically found in clean, flowing river environments. The species is reported to be in decline due to habitat degradation and pollution. It was first described in 1844 by Colem. and is distributed across the Palaearctic region, including countries like Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and others in north-western Europe.