| Kingdom | Protista |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chlorophyta |
| Class | Charophyceae |
| Order | Charales |
| Family | Characeae |
| Genus | Nitella |
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Classified as Endangered in Britain and is afforded general protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 (2).