River water-crowfoot (Ranunculus fluitans)
Endangered?
Very widespread, classified as slightly endangered in Sweden and Switzerland.
Where?
River water-crowfoot grows in fast-flowing rivers and streams in moderately warm to warm areas.
Appearance?
River water-crowfoot is a wintergreen, herbaceous plant that forms stems up to 6 meters long. On it grow at least 8 cm long, thread-like and multi-branched submerged leaves. Between June and August form white flowers with yellow stamens that have a diameter of up to 2 cm.
Special features?
Underwater, egg-shaped stipules are formed, above water, small fruits are formed, which contain between 34 and 63 nutlets.
"Flutender Hahnenfuß" by Grzegorz Grzejszczak is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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