Ceratophyllum

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Ceratophyllum

Description Ceratophyllum is a genus of aquatic plants that belongs to the family Ceratophyllaceae. It is commonly known as hornwort, coontail, or coon’s tail. This plant is found in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and streams. The name Ceratophyllum is derived from Greek words “keras” meaning horn and “phyllon” meaning leaf, referring to its horn-shaped leaves.The plant has a…