[Wikipedia] Aquatic, Range, Aquarium Plant: Ceratophyllum demersum, commonly known as hornwort, rigid hornwort,[1] coontail, or coon's tail,[2] is a species of 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.[2] It is also a popular aquarium plant. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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