Latin name: Callitriche palustris L. Pronunciation: kal-IT-trik-ee pal-US-tris Common name: Vernal water-starwort Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain) Habitat: Submerged with floating rosettes, or at the edges of lakes, pools or streams to 12,000', California Floristic Province Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Callitriche 2) palustris