hydrophytic plant
- noun
- /haɪˈdrɒfɪtɪk plænt/
- Specialized
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planta hidrofítica
- The pond was filled with hydrophytic plants such as water lilies and reeds.
Examples
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Some hydrophytic plants are able to survive even in swiftly flowing streams.
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When designing a water garden, it is important to choose hydrophytic plants that are suited to your climate.
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A hydrophytic plant thrives in wetland environments.
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Many hydrophytic plants can be found in the Amazon River.
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Cattails are a common example of a hydrophytic plant that thrives in wetlands.
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The lily pads floated on the surface, showcasing the beauty of hydrophytic plants in their natural habitat.
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In the marsh, you can find many hydrophytic plants that have adapted to living in saturated soils.
Synonyms
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2.2
A plant that lives in water, attached to the bottom or floating
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A plant that grows in or near water, like a water lily
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A plant or animal that lives in water
A plant that lives in water or very wet ground
Antonyms
How Aquatic
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a plant that grows partly or entirely in water' is directly and compositionally derived from 'hydrophytic' (growing in water or saturated soil) plus 'plant' (a vegetation). This follows a regular adjective + noun pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents can predict the MWE meaning easily.
Etymology
Hydrophytic plant comes from parts that mean hydro 'water' and phytic 'plant'. It paints a simple picture: these are plants that live in or on water, some rooted in mud and some floating, so the name literally tells you they are 'water' plants.