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Menyanthes

Menyanthes

9.9
A plant that grows in marshes and bogs with white flowers and floating leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Menyanthes plant, commonly known as bogbean, grows well in shallow waters.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the growth cycle of Menyanthes in different bog habitats.

  • The wetland was dominated by Menyanthes and other aquatic plants.

  • Menyanthes is recognized for its attractive white flowers and floating leaves.

  • The Menyanthes plant thrives in wetland areas.

  • Many species of Menyanthes are found in North America.

  • In wetland ecosystems, Menyanthes provides essential habitat for various wildlife.

  • During summer, the vibrant flowers of Menyanthes attract numerous pollinators.

Compounds

Menyanthes trifoliata
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-lived water plant with white or purple flowers and bitter three-part leaves

Surface Forms

Menyanthes singular
Menyantheses plural
Menyanthes plural

Etymology

Menyanthes is a plant name from ancient Greek and the ending -anthes means 'flower'. That's why the name fits these marsh or water plants that are known for their showy white flowers.