Ceratophyllum demersum

Characteristics
Ceratophyllum demersum L.
common coontail
A very common aquatic plant. Ponds, lakes, streams, usually in somewhat slow moving or still water. Very dense in some situations.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (NWPL EMP) OBL (NWPL NCNE) S5 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Mitchell and Beal 1997
Classification
Ceratophyllales Clade
Ceratophyllales
Ceratophyllum demersum L. - common coontail
Citation
Ceratophyllum demersum L.
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Species Distribution Map

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 19 Jul 2002 - 1
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