Description
Mitrasacme neldneri (also called Neldner's Water-starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Australia, and is found in shallow water bodies such as swamps, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrasacme neldneri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mitrasacme neldneri is a small, white, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular nut. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with a single, slender stem.