Elatine californica
California Waterwort
Also known as: Elatine californica var. williamsii (Rydb.) Fassett +2 more
- Elatine californica var. williamsii (Rydb.) Fassett
- Elatine williamsii Rydb.
- Potamopitys californica (A.Gray) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Elatinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hydroannual.
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Found natively in North America, Elatine californica (commonly known as California waterwort) is an aquatic annual belonging to the Elatinaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington