noun
- an aquatic plant with finely divided submerged leaves, typically found in ponds and slow-moving water
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The pond was filled with hornwort that provided oxygen for the fish.
- Hornwort is a popular choice for aquarium plants because it grows quickly.
- The biologist collected samples of hornwort from the lake for study.
- Hornwort can help control algae growth in water gardens.
- The dense hornwort created shelter for small aquatic animals.
- Many aquarists use hornwort as a natural water filter.