Callitriche antarctica
Engelm. ex Hegelm
Water-starwort
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCallitriche antarctica, commonly known as the Antarctic water-starwort, is a small, prostrate plant with tiny yellow flowers in the family Plantaginaceae (though sometimes placed in its own family – Callitrichaceae). It is found in wet places on many subantarctic islands and has a wide circumantarctic distribution, something reflected in its specific epithet.
Description
A herb. The stems can be erect or lie over. The leaves are 3-5 mm long by 1-3 mm wide.
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Edible Uses
The leaves have been eaten historically to prevent scurvy.
Traditional Uses
The leaves have been eaten to avoid scurvy.
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Distribution
A cool temperate plant. It grows in running water and wet land.
Where It Grows
Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Chile, Falklands, Macquarie Island, South America, Tasmania,
Notes
There are 25-75 Callitriche species. Also put in the family Callitrichaceae.
References (3)
- Heywood, V.H., Brummitt, R.K., Culham, A., and Seberg, O. 2007, Flowering Plant Families of the World. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. p 80
- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 101
- Upson, R., & Lewis R., 2014, Updated Vascular Plant Checklist and Atlas for the Falkland Islands. Falklands Conservation and Kew.
