Fine-leaved Water-dropwort
Oenanthe aquatica
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Overview
Oenanthe aquatica, fine-leaved water-dropwort, is an aquatic flowering plant in the carrot family. It is widely distributed from the Atlantic coast of Europe to central Asia.
Fine-leaved Water-dropwort faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of wetland ecosystems. The species is particularly vulnerable to drainage of marshes, water pollution, and changes in water levels that affect its specialized aquatic habitat requirements.
Habitat
The native range is from Ireland in the west, eastwards to central Siberia and from the more southerly parts of Scandinavia southwards to the Mediterranean basin. It is rarely found as an introduction outside this area, but there are records of it in Washington, D.C., and New Zealand, where it is not considered to be invasive. Although it was present in a few places in Spain, it is thought to be...
Other threatened species in Apiaceae
Threatened in Åland Islands
Frequently asked questions
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