Chara Algae

Chara spp.

Family: Characeae (STONEWORT).
Other common names: algae, stonewort algae, green algae.
Generic common name: STONEWORT.

Location: Circle X Ranch: Canyon View Trail, shallow pools of intermittent streambed, August 2010.

Characteristics: Native.

Chara are members of the plant division Charophyta which are all freshwater pondweeds.