CALLITRIC VERNA (Shrimp's grass)

Callitriche verna (Shrimp's grass)

Callitriche verna is a perennial plant characterized by leaflets that take on two different shapes:

• The emerged or floating leaves have a star shape.
• The submerged leaves are more linear and end in a point.

The small flowers bloom in the axils of the leaves. The plant lives in colonies in cold and flowing waters, preferring partially shaded positions. It does not tolerate depths greater than 20 cm and continues to grow even during the winter. Thanks to its adaptability, it is also suitable for aquariums.

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Plant Information:

• Exposure: Partial shade
• Flowering: March - June