Coontail
Ceratophyllum demersum
Ceratophyllum demersum, commonly known as hornwort (a common name shared with the unrelated Anthocerotophyta), rigid hornwort, coontail, or coon's tail, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Ceratophyllum. It is a submerged, free-floating aquatic plant, with a cosmopolitan distribution, native to all continents except Antarctica. It is a harmful weed introduced in New Zealand.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Ceratophyllum demersum |
| Family | Ceratophyllaceae |
| Height | Submerged, 1-8 ft |
| Bloom time | Jul-Aug |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Aquatic |
| Soil | Rootless - free-floating |
| Wildlife value | Cover for young fish; food for waterfowl |
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- Stefan.lefnaer (CC BY-SA 4.0)