Ceratophyllum demersum

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Ceratophyllum demersum L., Sp. Pl. 992 1753. (Syn: Ceratophyllum cornutum Rich. ex S.F. Gray; Dichotophyllum demersum (L.) Moench);

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21022013 BRS 458: Pl. find the attached file contain photo for id. confirmation.
Location: Chennai, Adayar Creek
Date: 21.02.2013
Habitat: Creek (an inlet of the sea)
Habit: grass like?

a horse tail?

Could this be Ceratophyllum demersum ?

To me it is!

Thanks ...

References:

The Plant List GRIN Flora of Pakistan Flora of China Wikipedia Ceratophyllum demersum Hornwort PFAF Plant Database Ceratophyllum demersum (Coontail, Hornwort, Rigid Hornwort)- IUCN Red List (LC) Indian Herbal Remedies: Rational Wester Therapy, Ayurvedic and Other ... edited by C. P. Khare

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