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Triglochin

Triglochin

9.9
A small plant like grass that grows in marshes and wet places, often called arrow grass
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Triglochin plant thrives in wetland areas.

Examples

  • Many species of Triglochin can be found in marshy regions.

  • The presence of Triglochin indicates a healthy, undisturbed marsh ecosystem.

  • Triglochin thrives in wetlands and can often be found growing alongside reeds and sedges.

  • Botanists studied several species of Triglochin to understand their adaptation to saline environments.

  • Triglochin thrives in wetlands and can often be found growing alongside reeds and sedges.

  • The presence of Triglochin indicates a healthy, undisturbed marsh ecosystem.

  • Botanists studied several species of Triglochin to understand their adaptation to saline environments.

Synonyms

genus Triglochin
vsTriglochin
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of marsh plants like arrow grass that grow in wet, muddy places

has the same botanical meaning but adds family name and common name

Compounds

genus Triglochin
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of marsh plants like arrow grass that grow in wet, muddy places

Triglochin maritima
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that grows in clumps in salt marshes and can poison farm animals

Surface Forms

Triglochin singular
Triglochins plural

Etymology

Triglochin comes from Greek parts tri- 'three' and glochis 'point' or 'arrow', a bit like 'triangle' for three. The name refers to the plant's three-pointed little seed parts or arrow-like shape, which is why these marsh plants are often called 'arrow grass'.