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Ceratopteris

Ceratopteris

9.9
A water fern often grown in aquariums and ponds
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The aquarium was filled with lush Ceratopteris providing shelter for the fish.

Examples

  • Many aquatic gardeners choose Ceratopteris for its fast growth and decorative leaves.

  • Researchers study the development of Ceratopteris as a model for plant biology.

  • The Ceratopteris plant thrives in warm water.

  • Many aquarists prefer Ceratopteris for their tanks.

  • Many aquatic gardeners choose Ceratopteris for its fast growth and decorative leaves.

  • The aquarium was filled with lush Ceratopteris, which provides shelter for the fish.

  • Researchers study the Ceratopteris fern as a model for understanding aquatic plant biology.

Compounds

Ceratopteris pteridioides
  • Specialized
9.9

A water fern from tropical America often grown in aquariums

Ceratopteris thalictroides
  • Specialized
9.9

A water fern often grown in aquariums and wetlands

Surface Forms

Ceratopteris singular
Ceratopterises plural

Etymology

Ceratopteris comes from Greek parts cerato- meaning 'horn' and -pteris meaning 'fern', so it literally means a 'horn fern'. This helps you remember the plant because parts of the fern look a little like small horns, and that is why this aquatic genus has that name.