Callitriche heterophylla Pursh

Nomenclature

Callitriche heterophylla Pursh, commonly known as twoheaded water-starwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

North American Range

This species is native to North America, where its range extends from Greenland and Alaska in the north, southward to Mexico.

Distribution in the United States

It is widespread across the United States.

Habitat Types

Its natural habitat includes a wide variety of wetland environments, such as ponds, streams, and mudflats.

Habitat Water Conditions

It typically grows in areas with still or slow-moving water.

Growth Form

Callitriche heterophylla is an aquatic plant, and grows almost entirely submerged, with only its floating stem tips exposed above water.

Flowering

It produces very small flowers throughout its growing season.