Prickly Coontail

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Ceratophyllales (Ceratophyllales)

Family

Ceratophyllaceae

Genus

Ceratophyllum

Species

Ceratophyllum echinatum (Prickly Coontail)

Names in Other Languages

French cornifle échinée

Similar Species in Ceratophyllum

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prickly hornwort

Ceratophyllum muricatum

Least Concern

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soft hornwort

Ceratophyllum submersum

Least Concern

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Common Coontail

Ceratophyllum demersum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prickly Coontail?

The scientific name of Prickly Coontail is Ceratophyllum echinatum. It belongs to the genus Ceratophyllum.

Where does Prickly Coontail live?

Prickly Coontail is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.

What family does Prickly Coontail belong to?

Prickly Coontail (Ceratophyllum echinatum) belongs to the genus Ceratophyllum, which is part of the taxonomic family Ceratophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Prickly Coontail belong to?

Prickly Coontail (Ceratophyllum echinatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Prickly Coontail?

The closest relatives of Prickly Coontail in the genus Ceratophyllum include prickly hornwort, soft hornwort, Common Coontail.