Callitriche terrestris


Scientific Name:Callitriche terrestris
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Family:Callitrichaceae
Common Name:Terrestrial Starwort
Authority: Raf.
Etymology:Callitriche is Greek for "beautiful hair"; terrestris refers to this species being terrestrial instead of aquatic like many other species in this genus.
C Value:2
Wetness:FACU
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Genus in Illinois:
4
Duration:Annual
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Imperfect
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Flower Color:Inconspicuous
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
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