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water star grass

plant
Also known as: Heteranthera dubia

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Water star grass is a grassy-leaved aquatic herb native to North America. Its scientific name is Heteranthera dubia. This plant is characterized by its yellow, star-shaped blossoms.1

The term "starry grasswort" is another name for grasswort.2

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