arrowleaf
7.1
A plant with leaves shaped like an arrowhead that grows near water
- noun
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planta de hoja en forma de flecha
- During our hike, we spotted arrowleaf balsamroot growing alongside the stream.
Examples
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The arrowleaf plant thrives in wetland areas, showcasing its distinct arrowhead-shaped leaves.
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Forbs are broadleaf plants that don't have woody stems and include perennial plants such as arrowleaf balsamroot and tapertip hawksbeard.
Academic text (2003) -
The identification guide noted that arrowleaf species are commonly found near water sources.
Synonyms
6.7
A water plant with arrow-shaped leaves and edible roots that grows in shallow wetlands
is a general name for plants with arrowhead-shaped leaves in wetlands
9.9
A North American water plant with arrow-shaped leaves and greenish flower spikes
is a broad term for plants with arrowhead leaves rather than a genus
Compounds
9.9
A mountain plant with arrow-shaped leaves and bright yellow flower clusters in wet places
Surface Forms
arrowleaf singular
arrowleaves plural
Morphology
Etymology
Arrowleaf joins arrow ('a pointed weapon') and leaf ('a plant leaf'), and it names a plant that has leaves like arrowheads, often found near water.
