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spring water-starwort

Callitriche palustris

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Callitriche palustris (spring water-starwort)

Names in Other Languages

French callitriche des marais

German Frühlingswasserstern

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Angular water-starwort

Callitriche cribrosa

Near Threatened

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Annual Water-Starwort

Callitriche hermaphroditica

Near Threatened

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Beautiful water-starwort

Callitriche pulchra

Critically Endangered

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blunt-fruited water-starwort

Callitriche obtusangula

Least Concern

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Bolander'S Water-Starwort

Callitriche heterophylla

Least Concern

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Commen Water-Starwort

Callitriche stagnalis

Least Concern

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Fassett's water-starwort

Callitriche fassettii

Data Deficient

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Intermediate Water-Starwort

Callitriche hamulata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spring water-starwort?

The scientific name of spring water-starwort is Callitriche palustris. It belongs to the genus Callitriche.

What is the conservation status of spring water-starwort?

spring water-starwort (Callitriche palustris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does spring water-starwort live?

spring water-starwort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does spring water-starwort belong to?

spring water-starwort (Callitriche palustris) belongs to the genus Callitriche, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.

What kingdom does spring water-starwort belong to?

spring water-starwort (Callitriche palustris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of spring water-starwort?

The closest relatives of spring water-starwort in the genus Callitriche include Angular water-starwort, Annual Water-Starwort, Beautiful water-starwort, blunt-fruited water-starwort, Bolander'S Water-Starwort.