winged water-starwort
Callitriche marginata Torr.
Callitriche marginata, known as winged water-starwort, is an aquatic plant native to the west coast of North America, ranging from British Columbia to Baja California. It is typically found in and around vernal pools.
Description
Callitriche marginata belongs to the genus Callitriche in the family Plantaginaceae. It is distributed across British Columbia, California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon, and has a broader global and Nearctic presence. The species was first described in 1857 by Torr. This plant is adapted to aquatic environments and is commonly associated with temporary wetlands such as vernal pools.
Other common names
winged water-starwort
Distribution
British Columbia · Nearctic · AU · Global · California · Mexico Northwest · Oregon
Synonyms
Callitriche marginata var. torreyanaCallitriche sepulta
