Appearance

Water starwort has bright green, oval- or egg-shaped leaves on the upper part of its stem and straight leaves on the lower, submerged part of its stem. Two leaves grow at each joint on the stem.

Predators

Ducks feed on the leaves and seeds.

Reproduction and Life Cycle

Water starwort reproduces both sexually and asexually. It flowers from July to September, forming numerous seeds.

Did You Know?

  • Water starwort provides habitat for fish and aquatic insects.
  • Ducks feed on the leaves and seeds of water starwort.
  • There are four species of water starwort that grow in North America, but they are so similar that you need a microscope to distinguish them.

Sources and Additional Information