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Southern Water Starwort |
Callitriche truncata Gussone (CALLITRICHACEAE )
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| Nomenclature |
Species name: |
Callitriche truncata Gussone |
Author(s): |
Giovanni Gussone;
Italy, 1787-1866
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Principal Synonyms: |
Callitriche palustris var. autumnalis |
Common names: |
Southern Water Starwort, Short-leaved Water Starwort |
Maltese names: |
Erba Gamberaja |
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Status: |
Indigenous. Originating from the Maltese islands |
Remarks: |
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| Specifications & Description |
Life Cycle: | Annual. |
Growth Form: | HYDROPHYTE (Living in/on water) |
Habitat: | Fresh water rock pools. |
Frequency: | Scarce |
Localities in Malta: | Infrequent to Rare. Plants seen at Ghar Lapsi, Wied Incita and Wied Mgarr ix-Xini (Gozo). |
Plant Height: | Can extend to 25cm under water. |
| Dec - Apr |
Protection in Malta: | Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) |
Red List 1989: | This species has a threatened status and is listed in the Flora section of the National Red Data Book (Lanfranco, 1989) |
Poison: | Data not available |
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