Family: Plantaginaceae
[Callitriche autumnalis L.]
William S. Alverson
Paul Skawinski
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)
Etymology: Callitriche: from the Greek calos, "beautiful," and trichos, "hair," because of the beautiful stems
Plants: annual, usually entirely submersed aquatic; stems fine; shallow roots
Leaves: all submersed leaves 1/4"-3/4" long, single veined, dark green
Flowers: 2-parted, minute, in the leaf axils
Fruits: round, winged capsule with a deep groove halving the fruit
Habitat: quiet water; in muddy, sandy soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: annual, usually entirely submersed aquatic; stems fine; shallow roots
Leaves: all submersed leaves 1/4"-3/4" long, single veined, dark green
Flowers: 2-parted, minute, in the leaf axils
Fruits: round, winged capsule with a deep groove halving the fruit
Habitat: quiet water; in muddy, sandy soil
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Paul Skawinski
Paul Skawinski
