Autumnal Water-starwort (Callitriche hermaphroditica)

Autumnal Water-starwort, a reference photo — Photo: Gary Larson. USDA NRCS. 1992. Western wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. West Region, Sacramento. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. · Public domain

Callitriche hermaphroditica (vernacular name: autumnal water-starwort) is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Plantaginaceae.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Autumnal Water-starwort being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Didiplis diandra
Callitriche hamulata

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Callitriche
Species: Callitriche hermaphroditica

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