Callitriche comprises perennial plants that can thrive in terrestrial or aquatic environments. They feature slender stems and either linear or spoon-shaped foliage. During the summer months, they produce small flowers, making them effective oxygenators for ponds.

Callitriche

Callitriche antarctica

Callitriche brutia

Callitriche brutia subsp. hamulata

Callitriche hermaphroditica is a perennial aquatic plant that grows underwater, characterized by its narrow stems and elongated leaves. It serves an important function in aquatic environments by providing oxygen, making it suitable for use in ponds and aquariums.

Callitriche hermaphroditica

Callitriche heterophylla

Callitriche obtusangula

Callitriche palustris is an evergreen aquatic perennial that forms dense mats, growing up to 10 cm tall while spreading widely across water bodies. This species showcases narrow, vibrant green submerged leaves alongside wider floating leaves. In summer, it produces subtle greenish-white flowers that are not easily noticed.

Callitriche palustris

Callitriche platycarpa

Callitriche stagnalis is an aquatic species commonly utilized for oxygenation in pond environments. It features spoon-shaped submerged leaves that reach lengths of up to 2cm, alongside rosettes of wider floating foliage. The stems typically anchor into damp soil, creating a dense mat. The flowers are inconspicuous.