Ceratophyllum — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Ceratophyllum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Ceratophyllum demersum

Ceratophyllum demersum

Family: Ceratophyllaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a sandy medium rich in decaying organic matter in full sun, but it tolerates shade better than most submerged aquatic plants. A good pond oxygenator, it usually grows submerged in the water but is sometimes found floating on the surface. This species belongs to one of only two known dicot genera where pollination taks place under water.

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