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Plants > Type of plant:
Fern 
& Type of bloom:
annual
& States which are habitats:
Bihar
& Commercial value :
Cosmetic use or
Human consumption or
Other use
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| Common name | Common hindi name | Introdescription | |
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| Ceratopteris thalictroides | Water sprite, Indian fern, Water fern, Oriental waterfern, Water hornfern | ''Ceratopteris'' species are aquatic pteridophytic ferns, generally found in tropical regions. They require a warm climate and lots of water. Two species - ''C. pteridoides'' and ''C. thalictroides'' are found in India. ''C. thalictroides'' or watersprite is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums. It is also cultivated as a vegetable for including in salads, due to its several curly leaves. |
