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Ceratophyllum demersum

(Hornwort)

FAMILY

Ceratophyllaceae

Species

Ceratophyllum demersum

Common name(s)

Hornwort

Flower colour; life form

Flowers greenish. Herb, free-floating or loosely rooted

Distinguishing features

Leaves whorled 1.5 – 3.5 cm long, much-branched with numerous thin segments, usually with conspicuous teeth on margin. Male and female flowers – inconspicuous. Fruit a hard achene with a terminal spine, basal spines and marginal wings may also be present.

Ceratophyllum demersum