A genus of green plants in the family CHARACEAE, phylum STREPTOPHYTA. They have a strong garlic-like odor and are an important food source for waterfowl.
    

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Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and tissues of stonewort (Chara and Nitella species). Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.

Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and growing points. Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.

Osservazioni sulla circolazione del succhio nella chara / Memoria del Sig. Professore Giambattista Amici.

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Osservazioni sulla circolazione del succhio nella chara / Memoria del Sig. Professore Giambattista Amici.

Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and growing points. Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.

Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and tissues of stonewort (Chara and Nitella species). Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.