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Ceratophyllum is a genus of flowering plants, commonly found in ponds, marshes, and quiet streams in tropical and in temperate regions.
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| Ceratophyllum | |
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| Ceratophyllum submersum | |
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| Order: | Ceratophyllales Link |
| Family: | Ceratophyllaceae Gray |
| Genus: | Ceratophyllum |
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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.
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