Water starwort, Water chickweed
Callitriche stagnalis
Family: Plantaginaceae
What it is like
A small plant that grows in water. The branches are delicate and 10-20 cm long. The leaves are of 2 forms. The leaves under the water are narrow and 1 cm long by 1-2 mm wide. The floating leaves are 8 mm long by 5 mm wide. The flowers are small and naked. Male and female flowers are separate on the same plant. The fruit are nut-like. They separate into 4 winged, 1-seeded segments.
Also put in the family Callitrichaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Indochina, Laos, Luxembourg, SE Asia, Taiwan, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The whole plant is eaten.
Edible parts
Plant, leaves