Ceratophyllum demersum L.

Leaves have small teeth, in whole




  • Scientific Name: Ceratophyllum demersum L.
  • Common Name: Coontail, hornwort
  • Group: Dicot
  • Family: Ceratophyllaceae (Hornwort family)
  • Wetland Indicator Category: OBL
  • Perennial
  • Growth Form: Submerged/floating, not rooted in sediment
  • Grows in ponds, lakes, marshes, swamp, slow streams
  • Native
  • Often forms dense floating mats.