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Callitriche brutia, the pedunculate water-starwort,[1] is a submerged/floating-leaved aquatic plant in the family Plantaginaceae (though sometimes placed in its own family – Callitrichaceae). It is found in aquatic environments in Europe.[2]

Callitriche brutia
Callitriche brutia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Plantaginaceae
Genus:	Callitriche
Species:	C. brutia
Binomial name
Callitriche brutia Petagna (1787)

Description

Callitriche brutia is a long plant that can be seen with many rounded leaves across its stem. It has a bundle of leaves at the top, in a flower-like shape. It can often be seen growing in large amounts in a single area. It often grows directly in water, or very damp areas.[3]

Distribution and habitat

The habitats ranges from ephemeral pools, lakes and canals to fast-flowing upland rivers Europe-wide.[2]

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