Ceratophyllum

genus of plants

Ceratophyllum is a genus of flowering plants, commonly found in ponds, marshes, and quiet streams in tropical and in temperate regions.

Ceratophyllum
Ceratophyllum submersum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
(unranked):
Order:
Ceratophyllales

Family:
Ceratophyllaceae

Genus:
Ceratophyllum

Species

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Ceratophyllum grows completely submerged, usually, though not always, floating on the surface, and does not tolerate drought. The plant stems can reach 1–3 m in length. At intervals along nodes of the stem they produce rings of bright green leaves, which are narrow and often much-branched. The forked leaves are brittle and stiff to the touch in some species, softer in others.