Ceratophyllum

/ˌsɛrətəˈfɪləm/ noun

Definition

A genus of aquatic plants commonly called coontail, with feathery, horn-like leaves that lack roots and float in water.

Etymology

From Greek 'keras' (horn) + 'phyllon' (leaf), literally 'horn-leaved,' describing the stiff, fine-textured appearance of its foliage.

Kelly Says

Coontail has been used for centuries to clean aquarium water naturally—it literally sucks pollution and excess nutrients right out of the water while looking like delicate green horns.

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