金鱼藻属 jin yu zao shu

Morphological characters and geographical distribution are the same as those of the family.

Ceratophyllum foliage has been used as a treatment for biliousness, jaundice, scorpion stings, and minor irritations. Liniments made from leaves of C. demersum have been used to treat dermatitis, elephantiasis, fever, and sunburn.

Lower Taxa

• Ceratophyllum demersum Linnaeus
• Ceratophyllum muricatum subsp. kossinskyi Chamisso
• Ceratophyllum platyacanthum subsp. oryzetorum Chamisso