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Bolander's water-starwort
Scientific Name: Callitriche heterophylla ssp. bolanderi
Family: Callitrichaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bolander's Water-Starwort
Bolander's Water-starwort, scientifically known as Callitriche heterophylla, is a fascinating aquatic plant with several subspecies and varieties.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Callitriche heterophylla
- Common Names: Bolander's Water-starwort, Bolander's Water Starwort, Differentleaf Waterstarwort, Greater Water Starwort, Large Water-starwort, Larger Waterstarwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Callitrichaceae (formerly Plantaginaceae)
- Genus: Callitriche
- Species: heterophylla
- Rank: Various infraspecific taxa are recognized, including subspecies and varieties. Examples include:
- Callitriche heterophylla subsp. bolanderi (Hegelm.) Calder & Taylor
- Callitriche heterophylla var. bolanderi (Hegelm.) Fassett
- Synonyms: Callitriche bolanderi Hegelm.
Distribution and Habitat
Callitriche heterophylla subsp. bolanderi is native to western North America, ranging from Alaska to California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bolander's Water-starwort is a perennial forb/herb.
- The leaves have smooth edges and grow in opposite pairs.
Additional Information
- Considered by the Oregon Flora Project as native.
Further Information
For more information, consult resources such as:
- World Plants
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Garden Guides
- The Calflora Database
- Oregon Flora Project