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Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is a perennial aquatic plant native to regions including Alabama, Alaska, and Albania, and is widely distributed across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Hornwort (Latin: Ceratophyllum demersum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hornwort is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hornwort is a member native to ALA, ASK, ALB, ABT, ALG, and ALT. Hornwort thrives in wet conditions and requires light to medium-heavy soil with a pH between 6 and 8.6.
Hornwort grows best in USDA zone 7-10, 6/10 light, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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