Prickly Hornwort
Ceratophyllum muricatum
- Native to:
- Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, China, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, India, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nigeria, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, Solomon Is., South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vanuatu
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ceratophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Ceratophyllum
- Species:
- Ceratophyllum muricatum
- USDA Symbol:
- CEMU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-rich, silty or clay sediments
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Common in slow-moving or stagnant waters