Family:
Alismataceae
Damasonium minus
Starfruit
Other Names:
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Occurrence:
Habit:
Erect emergent annual or short-lived perennial to 1 m high, with floating and/or emergent leaves. White or pink flowers in early summer.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Shallow stationary or slow-moving freshwater up to 30 cm deep, in various habitats. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect late Dec-late Jan, seeds shed in 3-14 days. Propagate from seed or transplants.
Values & Uses:
Useful in farm dams. Attractive ornamental for garden ponds. Occasionally grazed by cattle, but only sparingly.