Description
Callitriche capricorni (also called Capricorn Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a creeping habit, with stems up to 20 cm long and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in shallow water, such as ponds, streams, and ditches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callitriche capricorni is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callitriche capricorni is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The root clump can be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil.