Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Ceratophyllales Link
Family
Ceratophyllaceae Gray
Genus
Ceratophyllum L.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Ceratophyllum demersum L., Sp. Pl. 992 (1753)
Vernacular Name(s):
Common coontail; Hornwort; Lakeweed
 Description

Delicate submerged or floating aquatic herb; stems 30–150 cm long. Lvs whorled, dark green, stiff, 1–2× forked, 10–30 mm long; segments filiform to linear, denticulate, bristle-tipped. Nut black, 4–5 mm long; face smooth; basal spines 2, reflexed; terminal spine (style) 4–6 mm long.

[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]

 Biostatus
Exotic
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